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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.
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Monsanto: Busted
The risk of pesticides in food does not stop with glyphosate. Pesticide-based farming has left behind a trail of unintended consequences.
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Will people hear the story of the Numto reindeer herders?
Residents live as close to four kilometres to the nearest drilling site. While the profits go to Surgutneftegas the water and lives of the Numto are under threat.
Chihiro Geuzebroek • 3 min read -
How Russian cities are cleaning up their air
Together, we are making mobility green in megacities around the world. Will you join us?
Konstantin Fomin • 2 min read -
Why plastic pollution is an environmental justice issue
You’d be forgiven if you believed humans were somehow immune to this tragedy, as their stories are so rarely broadcast.
Kate Lin • 3 min read -
New research exposes a crisis in the global trade of ‘recyclable’ plastics
"Plastic waste from industrialised countries is literally engulfing communities in Southeast Asia, transforming what were once clean and thriving places into toxic dumpsites."