Environmental Protection
In a ‘tropical paradise’ reef sharks get slaughtered wholesale
Apex predators like sharks play an important role in regulating species dynamics in their marine ecosystems.Â
The Amazon is no longer a carbon sink. It’s a ‘carbon source’
Areas where deforestation is 30% or more show carbon emissions 10 times higher than where deforestation is lower.
Creeping deforestation is threatening alpine environments across Southeast Asia
In the past, mountain forests were often spared as steep slopes and high elevations made deforestation more difficult.
Almost 60 coral species at Australia’s Lizard Island are ‘missing’
As many 16% of coral species, which were previously common, have not been seen for many years around the island.
Plastic waste could soon be causing ‘irreversible damage’ to the environment
The vast quantities of plastic already in the environment could cause global problems.
Discarded fishing nets are a menace to corals and marine life
Not even some pristine tropical isles are free from the scourge of abandonded fishing nets.