Greenpeace urges Siemens to join fight to save the Amazon’s Munduruku people
L’organizzazione ambientalista ha chiesto a Siemens di non partecipare al progetto di un’enorme diga idroelettrica nel cuore dell’Amazzonia brasiliana.
Another environmental activist killed in Honduras. Who was Lesbia Janeth Urquía
Lesbia Janeth Urquía era un membro del Consiglio delle organizzazioni popolari e indigene dell’Honduras (Copinh), di cui faceva parte Berta Cáceres, e lottava contro la costruzione di una diga.
Florida, state of emergency declared as algae blooms threaten local ecosystems
An artificial barrier altering water flow from Lake Okeechobee in southern Florida is causing an explosive growth in algae blooms. The governor has declared a state of emergency.
What is microfinance and how it changed the world
From Muhammad Yunus’ Grameen Bank in Bangladesh to Europe, microfinance is already a reality that supports entrepreneurs and social inclusion.
Love trumps hate. A weekend of Pride in New York
The 2016 New York Pride Parade was prouder and more colourful than ever, honouring the 49 victims of the Orlando shooting. Hillary Clinton was there too.
Indonesia announces a ban on palm oil expansion
The Indonesian palm oil moratorium comes weeks after Leonardo DiCaprio visited the country to raise awareness on plantations’ impact on the Leuser ecosystem.
One billion strong. How Chinese megacities can lead on urban conservation
The future offers tremendous environmental risk from urbanisation, as well as incredible potential to bring nature’s power to cities. Whatever happens, Chinese megacities will be at the centre. Change comes quickly here, and with the right partnerships, truly transformative conservation work is possible.
As seas rise, nature can protect our cities
Antarctic ice sheets are melting more quickly than predicted. Can this motivate the urgent changes that we need to thrive in a warming world, protecting cities from sea level rise?
Energy in India. The time has come to alter the energy balance, but at what cost
Juggling growth goals and lifting its people out of poverty, India walks a tight rope between fuelling its needs with cheaper but harmful sources versus becoming a clean energy leader.
Malawi faces severe drought and declares a state of national disaster
The lack of rainfall in Malawi is causing food insecurity. 3 million people depend on humanitarian aids from the United Nations.