‘Earth Overshoot Day’ moves forward by nearly a month
The COVID effect didn’t last. In 2021, Earth Overshoot Day lands on July 29. Humanity has already consumed more natural resources than
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International
New Zealand to ban most single-use plastics by 2025
Cutlery, bags, cotton buds, drinking straws and takeaway containers are among prohibited items. The items will be phased out in three
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Nearly 3 billion animals killed or displaced by Australia fires
According to WWF Australia, the new figures are three times the earlier estimate of 1.2 billion released in January. Nearly
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Five dead in the newest Ebola outbreak in Congo
It is unclear how the disease emerged in the city during the lockdown. The infections were identified in the western
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Coronavirus may never go away, WHO warns
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could become endemic like HIV. More than 100 potential vaccines are being developed but experts
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Coronavirus lockdown leads to improved air quality
Air quality is picking up in countries that remain under coronavirus quarantine, experts say. But it is far too early
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Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue
There will be few positives to take from coronavirus. But the global pandemic may yet prove to be an important
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Asia’s rapid urbanisation, deforestation linked to deadly viruses
The rapid pace of deforestation, urbanisation and road building are major factors in the spread of infectious diseases across Asia,
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Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks
Countries around the world are stepping up efforts to tackle a new coronavirus that originated in China’s Wuhan city. United
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Egypt launches project to plant mangrove trees along Red Sea coast
Egypt has announced an ambitious plan to expand mangrove forests by launching the largest mangrove planting project along the Red
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