Environmental Protection
The gentle giants of the oceans need our help
The oceans are home to remarkable and mysterious creatures, but none are quite like the whale shark
Trees, rivers and mountains are gaining legal status, but more is needed to protect nature
The measures have not been a quick fix for environmental problems, but they are leading to some successes.
Heat waves reduce bees’ ability to pollinate plants
Extreme heat can deprive the insects of precious time in which to do their work in pollinating plants.
In the shadows of extinction: orangutans and their battle for survival
Only through collective efforts can we ensure that the mesmerizing calls of orangutans will continue to echo through rainforests.
In Ecuador, a historic vote shuts down Amazon oil expansion
For nearly 20 years, activists sought to protect Ecuador's rainforest and its people from oil extraction. On Sunday, they won.
Europe’s wild bird species are on the brink, but we can bring them back
Almost two out of every five species of wild bird are of conservation concern across Europe, according to experts.