Environmental Protection
Great apes in Africa are set to lose most of their current ranges
It's vital that new conservation areas be set up for all endangered and critically endangered great apes in Africa.
Attenborough: G7 nations must redouble efforts to save Earth
"We know in detail what is happening to our planet, and we know many of the things we need to do during this decade," he said.
UN: We can still save the planet’s fragile ecosystems
This is “our final chance to avert a climate catastrophe, turn back the deadly tide of pollution and end species loss.”
Much of ocean plastic ends up in an unlikely place: back on land
New research suggests ocean plastic is being transported back onshore away from the water’s edge.
Freshwater lakes are losing oxygen fast in a warming world
Water quality is largely dependent on concentrations of oxygen in it and less oxygen spells trouble.
Climate change is helping plant pests spread, the UN warns
Destructive species such as the fall armyworm have already spread far and wide as a result of a warmer climate.