As oil giant Shell calls a temporary halt to its exploration activities in the Arctic over safety concerns, lawmakers in Britain are urging international governments to seek a moratorium on offshore d...
187 VistasOne of the largest uranium-ore deposits in the world, valued at about $7 billion, is located in an economically depressed, rural area of the southern U.S. state of Virginia. Regional activists have so...
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224 VistasPope Francis called on leaders in all fields to protect people and the envIronment, and to shun hatred, envy and pride - as he formally began his ministry in front of more than 100,000 people in St. P...
178 VistasScientists meeting in the Thai capital have warned extreme weather caused by climate change will reduce fish stocks and major crops in the Mekong River Basin if countries in Southeast Asia fail to ada...
194 VistasA Native American proverb says: "We don't inherit this land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." This is the philosophy behind the Go...
238 VistasTalk of protecting the envIronment and slowing climate change usually focuses on the air and water. But this year's winner of the prestigious Tyler EnvIronmental Prize, honored at a W...
246 VistasRecycling is the process of turning old materials into new products instead of throwing them away. Paper, cans and jars are examples of the most common items people often reuse. Old fabrics and used c...
285 VistasChina's capital Beijing is one of the world's most polluted cities. Many blame the frequent smog on the city's more than five million vehicles. But, ...
175 VistasMany power plants in the United States are using natural gas instead of coal to generate electricity, reducing the country's carbon dioxide emissions, which scientists say fuel climat...
254 VistasHouston, Texas, and its surrounding suburbs are growing fast and sprawling out into natural forest areas that are the habitat for many species of indigenous wildlife. Local leaders as well as envIronm...
212 VistasFarmers in India are planting trees on their land to not only earn extra income but also help fight climate change. VOA correspondent Aru Pande has more on how the South Asian country is seeking to ta...
220 VistasCan bicycles help the Philippines reduce poverty and protect the envIronment at the same time? A social entrepreneur there says his line of high-end bicycles made of locally grown bamboo can do just t...
193 VistasThere are new calls for increased oversight of the powerful chemical and coal industries in West Virginia following a major chemical spill that cut off water to more than 300,000 people. The state&am...
254 VistasAfter Malaria and AIDS, Nigeria's number one cause of death is diseases associated with traditional cooking. Activists say nearly 100,000 people die yearly in Nigeria from what they ...
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