Archive for January 2020
Malaysia says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to plastic trash imports
Malaysia has had enough. Of the planet's plastic waste, that is.
What health risks do microplastics pose to us?
Microplastics can enter our bodies through ingestion, inhalation and dermal contact.
China’s CDC says coronavirus linked to illegal wildlife trade
There's much to learn as the 2019-nCoV outbreak evolves, but Chinese researchers think it originated in bats or snakes.
Three small Indonesian islands yield 10 new bird species
On the island of Taliabu alone, the scientists found three new species and three new subspecies of birds.
Global elites at Davos can’t just expect innovation to save our planet
Davos season is upon us and the global elite will be jetting into the Swiss resort to try to solve the world's problems in four days.
Africa’s beleaguered lions still have a fighting chance
Human greed and ignorance know no bounds. Nor do they know boundaries.