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‘Extinction Crisis’ Threatening Global Food Supply, UN Report Warns
A drop in global biodiversity is putting our ability to produce food at risk, a new United Nations report warns.According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, biodiversity in food and agriculture...
We Are Eating Large Wild Animals into Extinction
Much of the planet’s megafauna is being driven extinct because of the usual causes: habitat loss and rampant poaching for body parts like horns, bones and tusks.But there is another reason large...
Costa Rica Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries – Here’s What It Does Differently
Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population.Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at...
Insects Could Go Extinct Within a Century, With ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences for Life on Earth
More than 40 percent of the world's insects could go extinct in the next few decades, according to a report that lead author Francisco Sánchez-Bayo told CNN was the first global review...
2018 Wasn’t a Completely Horrible Year for the Environment
Was 2018 a tough year for the environment? Absolutely. But were there bright spots and victories among the attacks on biodiversity, climate and public health? Of course there were. Here are just...
China Urged to Lead Way in Efforts to Save Life on Earth
Delegates at UN biodiversity conference turn to Beijing to avoid point of no return.
China must play a leading role if the world is to draw up a new and more effective strategy to...
Five Countries Hold 70% of World’s Last Wildernesses, Map Reveals
Just five countries hold 70% of the world’s remaining untouched wilderness areas and urgent international action is needed to protect them, according to new research.
Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) and...
Hawaiian Island Important for Seals and Turtles Washed Away by Hurricane
A small Hawaiian island that was an important habitat for endangered species has entirely disappeared, The Huffington Post confirmed Tuesday.
East Island in the French Frigate Shoals, an atoll around 550 miles northwest...
Taxing Carbon May Sound Like a Good Idea But Does It Work?
Exxon Mobil is backing a proposal to tax oil, gas and coal companies for the carbon they emit and redistribute the money raised that way to all Americans. It's also giving a...
A Short Guide to Building a Sustainable Shelter in Nature
Imagine you are on a desert island. You are trying to invoke the image of Bear Grylls in hope for some hint on survival technique, but with no success whatsoever. You have...
Norway Becomes World’s First Country to Ban Deforestation
Norway has become the first country to ban deforestation. The Norwegian Parliament pledged May 26 that the government's public procurement policy will be deforestation-free.Any product that contributes to deforestation will not be...
Prickly But Unprotected: 18 Percent of Cactus Species at Risk
Nearly a fifth of the world's cactus species are unprotected by the world's national parks and other conservation areas, making them one of the most at-risk groups of species on the planet,...
Nearly Third of Earth’s Surface Must be Protected to Prevent Mass Extinction
‘This will be extremely challenging, but it is possible’
Two leading scientists have issued a call for massive swathes of the planet’s land and sea to be protected from human interference in order...
52 Percent of World’s Birds of Prey Populations in Decline
Grim news for the world's raptors—an iconic group of birds consisting of hawks, falcons, kites, eagles, vultures and owls.
After analyzing the status of all 557 raptor species, biologists discovered that 18 percent...
Ambassador of Denmark, Anders Hougård: The promotion of the green agenda is a never-ending process
The country of well-being, the oldest monarchy in Europe and the country with the happiest inhabitants, the birthplace of LEGO bricks, “hygge” lifestyle and famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen – we...
Greek Island to Be First in Mediterranean to Power Itself With Only Wind and Solar
The Greek island of Tilos is set to be the first in the Mediterranean to power itself entirely with wind and solar power, The Associated Press reported Sunday.The final tests of a...