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Using influence on conservation watchdogs to undermine protections for endangered animals

Using influence on conservation watchdogs to undermine protections for endangered animals

George Scott . June 02, 2019

A hunting group that says members are conservationists has wielded excessive influence over the world’s key wildlife watchdogs, Cites and....

UK's 'blue belt' now twice the size of England as 41 marine conservation zones added to the zone

UK's 'blue belt' now twice the size of England as 41 marine conservation zones added to the zone

Sophie Abitz . June 01, 2019

More than 40 new areas have been added to the UK’s “blue belt” of marine conservation zones around England’s coastline.

Malaysia to send plastic waste back to UK and other foreign nations to avoid becoming ‘dumping ground’

Malaysia to send plastic waste back to UK and other foreign nations to avoid becoming ‘dumping ground’

Gian Bianchi . May 29, 2019

Southeast Asian country becomes new target for waste after China bans plastic rubbish imports.

Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino dies

Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino dies

Emile Agard . May 28, 2019

Only one female of the critically endangered species remains in the country.

Return of England’s wildcats: animals to be reintroduced after being declared extinct in 19th century

Return of England’s wildcats: animals to be reintroduced after being declared extinct in 19th century

George Scott . May 26, 2019

‘I would like to have wild cats all over the UK,’ says ecologist Derek Gow.

Hundreds of thousands of students walk out in 2nd 'Global Climate Strike

Hundreds of thousands of students walk out in 2nd 'Global Climate Strike

Gian Bianchi . May 25, 2019

Scientists believe that global sea levels could rise far more than predicted, due to accelerating melting in Greenland and Antarctica.

Rise in Global Sea Levels Could Have 'Profound Consequences'

Rise in Global Sea Levels Could Have 'Profound Consequences'

Sophie Abitz . May 21, 2019

Scientists believe that global sea levels could rise far more than predicted, due to accelerating melting in Greenland and Antarctica.

Extinction Rebellion Urges Ad Industry to Use Its Power for Good

Extinction Rebellion Urges Ad Industry to Use Its Power for Good

Emile Agard . May 20, 2019

Letter to senior figures urges them to use their power to influence public opinion on climate change.