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How mercury gets into the oceans is complicated
Only about half of the heavy metal in the sea results from rainfall. The other half comes from gaseous sources.
Litter hotspots around the world follow distinct patterns
Coastal litter is a big environmental problem. But how does this litter differ around the world, and why?
With environmental protection high on the agenda, Manila must double down on fuel marking
Environmental protection has become one of the prime causes of mobilization for civil society in the Philippines
Plastic nets harm seals in Africa, but volunteers do their best to help
Discarded fishing lines and nets can cause serious injuries to the mammals and even lead to their deaths.
As cities grow larger, the poorest residents lose out
Scientists have found that the rich get even richer and the poor get even poorer, the larger cities become.
A long-running conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has devastated local rivers
Photo: Flickr/Adam Jones The world’s attention to geographical conflicts is often focused on the loss of human life and infrastructure, and frequently overlooked are the millions of people left in despair, with their homes, lives and hopes shattered. Similarly, even