The oceans have never been hotter than they are now
2017 was only the second-warmest year on record, according to NASA. But when it comes to the ocean, temperatures have never been warmer....
Polar bears could face extinction faster than thought, study says
Polar bears are starving and could face extinction faster than previously thought, according to a new study. Published Thursday in the...
Health, climate and small island states
When people talk about climate change, they often use the word “rising” to describe the environmental impact. Rising temperatures. Rising...
Leading ivory trade investigator killed in Kenya
A world-renowned ivory investigator whose detailed reports contributed to the fight against elephant poaching and the illegal wildlife...
China is the world's largest consumer of fast food. And it's causing major damage
Spend a few days in any Chinese city, and you’ll notice the vast number of scooter-straddling couriers weaving through streets, alleys,...
NEW REPORT: RENEWABLE ENERGY WILL BE CHEAPER THAN FOSSIL FUELS BY 2020
In some parts of the world we’re already beginning to see the effects of such a paradigm shift: Last year, Britain began generating twice...
Pollutionwatch: wood burning worsening UK air quality
A new study shows how home wood burning is worsening air quality in UK towns and cities. Wood burning is adding between 24% and 31% to...
Nature-based solutions offer local benefits through local action
International partnerships, social innovation and private sector involvement are vital for the development of nature-based solutions for...
Who’s driving the future of conservation? Ordinary people
Citizen science has become something of a buzzword, but it’s nothing new. Before science became professionalised in the 19th century,...
Bamako Convention: Preventing Africa from becoming a dumping ground for toxic wastes
African nations have long been at the center of incidents involving hazardous waste dumping. From the leaking barrels of toxic waste in...