Environmental Protection
‘Biofuels’ from discarded plastics pose health risks
You don't have to use the plastic-based fuel to be exposed to its fumes; simply living near a factory can be a risk.
The sighting of six tigers raises conservationist hopes in Thailand
"Our efforts have produced results beyond expectation," a wildlife official says.
The Nile’s delta is badly polluted by heavy metals
The contaminants primarily derive from untreated agricultural drainage, municipal waste and industrial wastewater.
Are carbon removal methods the key to tackling climate change?
Carbon offsetting involves removing an equivalent amount of carbon from the atmosphere as we put into it.
Deforestation drives decreases in rainfall across the tropics
Tropical forests rely on moisture to survive and remaining areas of forest will be impacted by a drier climate.
Landmark High Seas Treaty set to protect marine ecosystems
The High Seas Treaty will ensure 30% of the world’s oceans are protected areas and more funding supports marine conservation.