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Fukushima tragedy: The day of black snow
"I was kicked out of my hometown for doing nothing wrong. It was heartbreaking. Now, Iitate is polluted, and some of my neighbours have died."
Sean Lee • 5 min read -
Japan funds toxic coal plants abroad emitting more pollution than domestic plants – Greenpeace analysis
Japan is currently the only G7 country still actively building new coal power plants at home and abroad, and is the second largest public investor in overseas coal projects among the G20 countries.
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Greenpeace analysis ranks global SO2 air pollution hotspots
SO2 is one of the main contributors to human death and disease from air pollution across the planet.
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The Russian wildfires in pictures
"Quickly approaching furnace I must take pictures. I want to fix the disaster. I take pictures, through my own tears."
Violetta Ryabko • 3 min read -
From Hiroshima to now, can nuclear ever be peaceful?
Japan - the only country that has come under a nuclear attack during war and suffered one of the worst nuclear accidents in history - should abandon nuclear power.
Kazue Suzuki • 3 min read -
The ‘Chernobyl’ mini-series has finished, but the real life catastrophe never ends
For many of us, the Chornobyl catastrophe is not history. The disaster itself continues, and its effects can still be felt today.
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Sustainable transport means ending the old-fashioned engine
We know we have to cut emissions from transport, but we also have a moment to re-think how cities work and who they are for.
Andrew Tobert • 3 min read -
This World Environment Day needs action, not celebration
Let’s not celebrate World Environment Day this year, rather let us all concentrate on spreading awareness and talking about issues that we all face.
Manjari Sharma and Fiona Porteous • 3 min read -
Wildfires in Siberia: what we can do to prevent new victims
"On our way to the destination we saw the dangerous glow of a huge fire. Storms had spread the fire in the air and everything was covered in smoke."
Grigory Kuksin • 3 min read -
Biodiversity loss: urgent need for forest, ocean protection and dietary change
This is a devastating reality check.