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Water crisis ‘a ticking time bomb’, Environment Agency chief says

Water crisis ‘a ticking time bomb’, Environment Agency chief says

George Scott . February 22, 2022

‘All of us are responsible for the state of our waters,’ Sir James Bevan says

Fossil fuel giants seek billions from European countries under secretive treaty

Fossil fuel giants seek billions from European countries under secretive treaty

George Scott . February 22, 2022

"It is literally insane that the global fossil fuel phase-out is being actively sabotaged by antiquated treaties and corporate greed,"....

Forest fires increasingly affecting rivers and streams, for better and worse

Forest fires increasingly affecting rivers and streams, for better and worse

George Scott . February 22, 2022

Forest fires can have a significant effect on the amount of water flowing in nearby rivers and streams, and the....

Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia

Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia

Liang Lan . February 21, 2022

Deforestation in Colombia has increased since the peace agreement between the government and the guerrilla movement FARC in 2016, mainly....

Air pollution may affect sperm quality, says study

Air pollution may affect sperm quality, says study

Liang Lan . February 21, 2022

Research into samples of 30,000 men in China suggests ability of sperm to swim in right direction could be affected

Are Microfibres the Same as Microplastics?

Are Microfibres the Same as Microplastics?

Liang Lan . February 21, 2022

Microplastics and microfibres share many of the same characteristics and often overlap, but they’re not the same classification altogether...

Reintroducing large mammals could restore the world's ecosystems

Reintroducing large mammals could restore the world's ecosystems

George Scott . February 19, 2022

Bringing back beavers, bears and bison around the world could significantly improve the state of the world's ecosystems.

What are the most serious health risks of climate change?

What are the most serious health risks of climate change?

George Scott . February 19, 2022

The report identifies the populations which are most vulnerable to the risks posed by climate change, highlighting the threats to....