Nextblue Urban growth, temperature rise and melting glaciers threaten river deltas around the world. South-east Asia – from India to China – in particular will be severely affected. Large numbers of people live in poverty, countries are densely-populated and coastlines are long. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the chance that people in this… Continue reading A testimony of water challenges in south-east Asia
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European bison recovering, but freshwater dolphins face extinction: IUCN Red List
While the European bison (Bison bonasus), Europe’s largest land mammal, has moved from Vulnerable to Near Threatened due to conservation efforts, the latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ update, also warns that 31 species moved into the Extinct category, and all of the world’s freshwater dolphin species are now threatened with extinction. There are now… Continue reading European bison recovering, but freshwater dolphins face extinction: IUCN Red List
Over half of Europe’s endemic trees face extinction
Over half (58%) of Europe’s endemic trees, those not found in any other part of the planet are threatened with extinction, according to IUCN The newly published European Red List of Trees evaluated the conservation status of all 454 tree species native to the continent, and found that two fifths (42%) are regionally threatened with extinction. Among… Continue reading Over half of Europe’s endemic trees face extinction
Greenpeace activists arrested on ship loaded with palm oil heading to Europe
Six Greenpeace activists have been arrested by the captain of a giant tanker, while peacefully boarding the 185-metre long cargo loaded with palm oil products from Wilmar International, the largest and dirtiest palm oil trader in the world. The Stolt Tenacity, carrying dirty palm oil from Indonesia to Europe, was safely scaled by Greenpeace International volunteers… Continue reading Greenpeace activists arrested on ship loaded with palm oil heading to Europe
Scientists find Europe’s last primary forests
Morgan Erickson-Davis A study finds 3.4 million acres (13,760 square kilometers or 5,313 square miles) in Europe fit the definition of primary forest set by the FAO. These forests are scattered around Europe and provide important habitat for wildlife. But the researchers warn that less than half are strictly protected, meaning that logging is legal… Continue reading Scientists find Europe’s last primary forests
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