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11 million new trees to be planted in England by water companies

11 million new trees to be planted in England by water companies

Gian Bianchi . August 17, 2019

The water sector is committed to fighting climate change through becoming carbon-neutral by 2030.

More than half of world’s forest wildlife lost in 40 years, study finds

More than half of world’s forest wildlife lost in 40 years, study finds

George Scott . August 15, 2019

WWF calls on world leaders to declare planetary emergency as ‘natural ally in climate fight being killed.

Climate activists block train outside German VW car plant

Climate activists block train outside German VW car plant

Sophie Abitz . August 15, 2019

Environmental activists chained themselves to tracks to stop a train transporting cars from a Volkswagen plant in northern Germany.

Climate campaigner Greta prepares to sail to the U.S. on boat with no toilet

Climate campaigner Greta prepares to sail to the U.S. on boat with no toilet

Emile Agard . August 14, 2019

The skipper will try to make the journey as smooth as possible.

U.S. Significantly Weakens Endangered Species Act

U.S. Significantly Weakens Endangered Species Act

George Scott . August 13, 2019

The new rules are expected to go into effect next month.

Greta Thunberg, on German coal mine visit, questions 2038 fuel exit date

Greta Thunberg, on German coal mine visit, questions 2038 fuel exit date

Sophie Abitz . August 11, 2019

Thunberg, the most visible spokeswoman of the Fridays for Future movement of students striking to demand climate action, was talking....

Giant river animals on verge of extinction, report warns

Giant river animals on verge of extinction, report warns

Gian Bianchi . August 10, 2019

Populations of great freshwater species, from catfish to stingrays, have plunged by 97% since 1970.

Can You Combine Sheep Farming With Winemaking? These Two Vermont Friends Are Going to Find Out

Can You Combine Sheep Farming With Winemaking? These Two Vermont Friends Are Going to Find Out

Gian Bianchi . August 08, 2019

They're an unlikely pair, but Vermont friends Ethan Joseph and Michael Kirk have managed to devise a partnership that combines....