We must keep up pressure on China to end the ivory trade
Campaigns to reduce demand for ivory are succeeding in pushing China into action against illegal trafficking, but there is still much more to do
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Green news roundup: Alan Rusbridger and Naomi Klein on climate change
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Nat Geo’s World Legacy Awards Winners 2015 – The trailblazers driving positive change in the travel industry
Nat Geo’s World Legacy Awards Winners 2015 Launched for the first time this year, National Geographic’s inaugural World Legacy Awards showcased the leading actors that are driving the positive transformation of the travel industry. More than 150 entries were received, representing 56 countries across six continents. Winners and finalists in five categories were selected … Read more
Celebrating women in science: 5 Female scientists who are changing the world
17th Annual L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards: Five Exceptional Women Honored for Their Ground-Breaking Discoveries in the Physical Sciences. Only 30% of the world’s researchers are women and many barriers and obstacles discourage women from entering or pursuing a career in science. As the International Year of Light celebrates science and knowledge all over the world, … Read more
Air pollution will kill thousands in Europe, EEA warns
EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries
Global warming slowdown probably due to natural cycles, study finds
Manmade warming in past decade has likely been offset by cooling from natural cycles in the Pacific and Atlantic – but effect will reverse in coming decades