Harmful algae bloom behind mass die off of marine animals in Russia’s Far East, scientists say
Scientists have determined that a mysterious die-off of marine animals off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia’s Far East earlier this month was caused by a harmful algae bloom, officially laying to rest theories that a manmade chemical spill was to blame, Russian media…
How far can President-elect Joe Biden go to salvage US climate efforts?
Joe Biden, the projected winner of the US presidency, plans to restore dozens of environmental rollbacks enacted by the administration of Donald Trump and launch the most ambitious climate agenda ever forwarded by an American president. Though his most progressive policies will face pushback…
Haaland being vetted by Biden team for Interior secretary
The Biden transition team is in the process of vetting Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) for the Interior secretary post, sources told The Hill on Tuesday. The development came after Haaland dropped out of the three-way leadership race for House Democratic Caucus vice chairwoman. If Haaland is…
The scarred landscapes created by humanity’s material thirst
The world’s desire for electronics, fuel and geological riches is etched in devastating shapes and colours all over the globe. In the latest of BBC Future’s Anthropo-Scene series, we show the striking ways that mining has rewritten the surface of the Earth.W When we…
“We have hope”: Speech from Jo Seoka
Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to participate in your AGM. I am Johannes Seoka, former Bishop of the Anglican Church in Diocese of Pretoria in the Anglican Church of South Africa for 18 years. I am here representing and speaking on…
Russia Should Get Behind Arctic Ban on Dirty Fuel
Russia is watering down a block on heavy fuel oil — a toxic pollutant — in the Arctic. That could be a dangerous mistake. n recent years, Russia has emerged as a global leader in the production and transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG). …
THE ARCTIC’S FUTURE IS SHAPED BY INDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERS
Building relationships among peoples across the Arctic borders was a vision the Arctic Indigenous youth had when they came together in the very first Arctic Youth Leaders’ Summit held in Finland last November of the previous year. Bearing witness to the common issues their…
Christmas Day brings final end to Barents region’s largest air polluter
Tens of thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide and other hazardous gases from the chimneys have annually been emitted from Nornickel’s factory in the town with the same name as the metal produced. Damage to health, environment and cross-border relations with Norway have made…
The burning scar: Inside the destruction of Asia’s last rainforests
A Korean palm oil giant has been buying up swathes of Asia’s largest remaining rainforests. A visual investigation published today suggests fires have been deliberately set on the land. Petrus Kinggo walks through the thick lowland rainforest in the Boven Digoel Regency. “This is…
Record number of Native American women elected to Congress
Democrats Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids retain their House seats and are joined by Republican Yvette Herrell The 117th Congress will have a record number of Native American women after voters elected three to the House of Representatives. Democrats Deb Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo member representing…