Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem
Fishing for krill is banned in U.S. waters due to concerns it could impact whales, seals and other animals that feed on the shrimp-like creatures.
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Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement
Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants.
A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both
Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching.
Here’s how geothermal energy heats and cools a home
Heat pumps are becoming a popular choice for homeowners looking to efficiently heat and cool their home.
Climate talks chief, who also heads oil company, says world must ‘attack all emissions, everywhere’
The head of this year’s United Nations’ climate talks has called for governments and businesses to tackle global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in all regions and sectors if they want to stop the planet from passing a key temperature limi…
European Union lawmakers back a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change
The European Union’s parliament has approved in a cliffhanger vote a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change.
Austria’s top court rejects case filed by young people seeking tougher action against climate change
Austria’s top court has dismissed a case brought by a dozen minors seeking to force the government to take tougher action against climate change.
Germany says climate measures will narrow but not fully close the country’s emissions gap by 2030
German officials say that an array of climate measures being introduced by the government will bring the country closer but not all the way toward meeting its national goals for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Campaigners want fossil fuel firms to pay into climate calamity fund; diplomats dubious
Environmental campaigners are calling for fossil fuel producers to contribute to a new fund intended to help poor countries cope with climate disasters.
Agenda spat at UN climate talks as top official sees chance to ask ‘difficult questions’ in Dubai
Nations have resumed talks on tackling global warming with the aim of shaping a deal that might put the world on track to prevent a dangerous increase in temperatures.