About 100,000 volunteers are expected to join forces across North America on August 11th for the Great Bee Count. These citizen scientists will be taking an inventory of wild bee populations to deter...
184 viewsEach year, fishermen catch millions of sharks, cut off their fins, and dump the bodies into the ocean to die. The fins are used to make shark fin soup, an Asian delicacy sold in many countries. Recent...
279 viewsAs 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...
185 viewsOne 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...
199 viewsThe chemicals used to retard fire in consumer products such as furniture and clothing can become toxic pollutants when they wind up in the environment. And they are in the environment - all over the w...
222 viewsPope 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 viewsScientists 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...
189 viewsA 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...
237 viewsTalk 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...
244 viewsRecycling 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 viewsChina'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, ...
170 viewsMany 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...
253 viewsHouston, 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...
210 viewsFarmers 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...
216 viewsCan 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...
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