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Antarctic Fur Seals Staged an Extraordinary Comeback, Yet Now a New Challenge Looms

Antarctic fur seals, once endangered by overhunting, have made a remarkable recovery but new research reveals a potential food shortage threat to this conservation success story

by Nick Ames

Climate Crisis Cost World $16m An Hour For Past Two Decades

Last year the climate crisis cost a record $280bn due to extreme weather

by Nick Ames

Clouds Now Contaminated With Microplastics Say Scientists

The latest discovery of microplastics contaminating clouds brings a new level of severity to our air pollution problem

by Nick Ames

Baby Chimp Chained By The Neck Rescued in Cameroon

The nine month old chimp was rescued by the Last Great Ape Organisation as she was about to be sold into the pet industry

by Nick Ames

USA Sees Record Year for Billion Dollar Natural Disasters

From hurricanes to wildfires the US has seen a record breaking number of billion dollar natural disasters this year

by Nick Ames

Libyan Flood Disaster ‘Supercharged’ by Climate Crisis Say Scientists

A storm that triggered flooding and killing thousands in Libya is likely linked to global warming say experts

by Nick Ames

One Environmental Defender Murdered Every Two Days In 2022

A fifth of deaths took place in the Amazon and indigenous communities were the hardest hit

by Nick Ames

Much Loved Giant Pandas Flown Back Home To China For Christmas

Giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang will leave Edinburgh Zoo for China in the coming months

by Nick Ames

Cop28 Climate Summit To Plant 10 Mangrove Trees For Every Visitor

It’s estimated that 80,000 new mangrove trees will be planted in the UAE thanks to the climate summit initiative

by Nick Ames