Penguin dies on a Brazilian beach after swallowing a face mask
A Magellanic penguin was found lifeless on a Brazilian beach: in its stomach, an N95 face mask. Researchers believe the animal died from ingesting it.
Lower air pollution during coronavirus lockdowns saved 15,000 lives in 12 cities
The drop in air pollution during worldwide lockdowns helped prevent thousands of premature deaths. But the situation is returning to pre-crisis levels.
In a historic ruling 3,000 Kenyans are compensated for lead poisoning
Dozens of people who fell ill because of toxic fumes and waste from a lead refinery on the outskirts of Mombasa have found justice in court.
Water defender Moha Tawja fights for the right to water in Morocco
Moha Tawja is an activist fighting for the right to water in Morocco. The water defender tells us about the damage caused by the mining industry.
Face masks and gloves found in 7 major European rivers
Single-use face masks and gloves used as protection from the coronavirus have been found on the shores and in the waters of major European rivers.
Artisanal and small-scale mining in Africa, the environmental and human costs of a vital livelihood source
The livelihood of millions depends on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), especially in Sub-Sarahan Africa. Yet this practice comes at a significant environmental and human cost.
Ocean Cleanup, the mission against plastic sets off again
After returning to shore last January due to a fault, the floating barrier has set sail towards the Pacific Trash Vortex once again with the aim of removing the largest plastic island floating in the ocean.
The LifeGate PlasticLess Seabin reaches Athens and Milan, thanks to KLM and Armata di Mare
After Venice, Naples and Genoa, the new LifeGate PlasticLess Seabin reaches Athens and Milan thanks to KLM and Armata di Mare’s participation in the LifeGate PlasticLess project.
Made in Bangladesh. The truth about the social and environmental impact of leather tanneries
A journey to discover leather tanneries in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, among terrible working conditions, pollution and laws left unenforced.
Unhappily ever after, fairy tales don’t have a happy ending in the real world
Artist Jeff Hong imagined how Disney fairy tales’ characters would live in the real world: the result – or better the ending – is everything but happy.