Breaking stories and eco news on the climate crisis and conservation

UAE Passport Ranked as the Most Powerful in the World

UAE passport holders have visa-free travel to 133 countries, granting them easy access to more than 90% of the world

by Nick Ames

Older Animals Are Dying Off Faster – And It’s Wreaking Havoc on Nature

A new approach to conservation is urgently needed, say scientists, as the loss of wise, older animals threatens the balance of our ecosystems

by Nick Ames

Cop29: Industrialised Nations Must pay Off US$5 Trillion in ‘Climate Debt’

COP29 opened in Baku with huge demand for funding

by Nick Ames

Earthshot 2024 Prize Winners Announced

From organisations protecting the critically endangered Saiga antelope to efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gases in Ghana by 70%, the winners of this year’s Earthshot Prize are true trailblazers

by Nick Ames

Humanitarian Aid Blocked as IDF Claims No Civilians Left in Northern Gaza

Israeli ground forces are advancing toward a complete evacuation of northern Gaza, with the IDF declaring no humanitarian aid will enter the area

by Nick Ames

Global Warming Blamed for Spain’s Deadly Floods as Citizens Lash out at Royal Family

The series of thunderstorms that rolled over Valencia have killed over 200 people, making it Spain’s deadliest disaster in recent history

by Nick Ames

Tiny Detectives: How Trained Rats Are Battling Wildlife Trafficking

The sniffer rats are able to detect pangolin scales, rhino horns and elephant tusks

by Nick Ames

Israel Bombs Baalbek, Lebanon’s UNESCO Word Heritage Site

The 3,000 year old Roman temples in Baalbek are threatened by airstrikes

by Nick Ames

UAE Condemns Israel’s decision to ban Aid Agency UNRWA from Gaza

The Ministry stressed the need for UNRWA to fulfil its role in providing humanitarian aid in an immediate, safe, and sustainable way

by Nick Ames