Thursday, April 25, 2024

The faces of extinction: The species we lost in 2019

Three bird species, two frogs, a shark, a famous snail and one of the world’s largest freshwater fish were among those declared extinct this year.

Australia wildfire coverage is long on koalas, short on causes

Though coverage of the Australian fires was slow to take off, it’s begun to capture more international attention, while highlighting the effects of climate change.

Breaking: Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry rejoins board of Dakota Access owner, Energy Transfer

Perry joins a company with a troubled track record when it comes to the law.

Our Vanishing World: Birds

Birds are being killed with ruthless efficiency by human beings and their activities all over the world.
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‘This country is a tinderbox’: Australia braces for more devastation as gov’t denies climate...

As thousands of evacuees fled to the beaches, conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing growing outrage for his inaction on climate and close ties with the coal industry.

Raging bushfires wipe out indigenous fauna, leave thousands of Australians homeless

"Climate change is influencing the frequency and severity of dangerous bushfire conditions in Australia and other regions of the world."

Amazon employees threatened to be fired if they speak out on climate crisis

AECJ says they will continue to take climate action despite the HR threats and Bezos’ promises to conduct a cleaner business.

Welcome to 2020: 8 important environmental stories to follow this year

From the extinction crisis to plastic pollution and the 2020 election, these are some of the stories we expect to dominate headlines in the year ahead.

Thailand starts off new year with plastic bag ban

“It’s not going to be easy to change the way of thinking and behavior of those people.”

Hard times are coming in 2020 and in the decade ahead

The phrase “Happy Nxew Year” is just as out of place now, and we need to realize how absurd it is.