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#1235032019-12-18
The seven most crucial climate change novels
Every day brings fresh and ever more alarming news about the state of the global environment. To speak of mere “climate change” is inadequate now, for we are in a “climate emergency.” It seems as though we are tripping over more tipping points than we knew existed.
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#1235072019-12-18
New BBC Documentary Narrated by David Attenborough Shows How Humankind is Negatively Impacting the Planet
TV nature documentaries are finally unveiling how climate change is affecting animals, and showing it on film. Documentaries have been partly made famous by David Attenborough, including the Blue Planet series.
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#1234742019-12-17
Armin van Buuren teams up with World Wide Fund for Nature to become Global Oceans ambassador
One of the biggest epidemics we are facing on this planet right now is the plastic polluting our beautiful oceans. Damaging the sealife, the microplastics (tiny pieces of plastic that appear from larger plastics that have degraded with time) enter the systems of our wildlife and can cause them t ...
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#1234502019-12-13
Zimbabwe: First Lady Leads Walkathon, Tree Planting
The country's environment ambassador, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, yesterday joined Zanu-PF youths in tree planting and a walkathon event from Danhiko in Msasa to Goromonzi High School, the venue of this year's 18th Annual National People's Conference.
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#1234212019-12-12
Four of the most interesting sign projects about climate change
Signs of climate disruption are easy to see these days, from fires, floods, and melting ice to displaced people and mass political protests.
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#1234322019-12-12
15 Children’s Books Celebrating Food
As the holiday season ramps up for many across the world, Food Tank is highlighting 15 children’s books that will introduce young eaters, growers, and innovators to the world of food and agriculture
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#1234332019-12-12
A new generation of wildlife documentaries are confronting the climate emergency
The BBC’s new wildlife television series featuring David Attenborough, Seven Worlds, One Planet, marks a drastic departure from previous series. For the first time, the presenter can be heard repeatedly uttering the phrase “climate change” in a BBC documentary otherwise devoted to exploring and ...
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#1232482019-12-04
Japanese anime 'Children of the Sea' offers stunning oceanic creation story
Japanese anime enthusiasts must be some of the most environmentally conscious people out there. There does not seem to be a single film that comes out from those anime studios that does not address issues surrounding the natural environment, its needs, and the horrid ways in which humans treat it. A
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#1232662019-12-04
DENR-6 conducts Dalaw Turo in Boracay Island
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 6 (DENR-6) has recently conducted Dalaw Turo (DT) sessions at four different schools in Boracay Island, Malay Aklan.
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#1232692019-12-04
COP25: WWF and Prado Museum use art to show climate change
Conservation group WWF and the Prado Museum have joined forces to raise the alarm about the impact of climate change, as political leaders and diplomats meet at the COP25 climate change summit in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
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#1231922019-12-02
Elephants model for this 2020 calendar
Designer Faiza Khan’s 2020 calendar sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between humans and elephants A mighty elephant crouches on the forest floor alongside a model dressed in shimmering silver fabric; the lush and tranquil forest landscape, in hues of orange and brown, accentuates the ha ...
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#1231602019-11-28
Europeans fear climate change more than terrorism, unemployment or migration
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Almost half of all Europeans fear climate change more than losing a job or of a terrorist attack, a study by the European Investment Bank (EIB) showed on Thursday as EU lawmakers declared a “climate emergency”.
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#1230642019-11-19
This 8-year-old might just be the youngest Pakistani climate change activist
“Of all the things what saddens me the most is the level of plastic I see in the sea and on our beaches,” the eight-year old climate activist Emaan Danish Khan told thethirdpole.net.
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#1230682019-11-19
“Sustaining all life on Earth” announced as theme of World Wildlife Day 2020
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) announced today the theme of United Nations World Wildlife Day 2020: “Sustaining all life on Earth”.
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#1230292019-11-18
Sustainable living is happening, but not at the rate we expect: Dia Mirza
If there is one thing that bothers actor and United Nations Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza, it’s the lack of “publicly acknowledging the problems” of increasing air pollution, climate change and the threat to biodiversity.
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#1230312019-11-18
Training for promotion of environmental journalism organized by Aaranyak
Media can play an important role in shaping the mindset of people towards the issues pertinent to biodiversity and the environment and can also influence policy making to a great deal.
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#1230492019-11-18
Greta Thunberg is educating and inspiring us on climate change
Several weeks ago, I took a morning hike in Briones Regional Park. The landscape of golden hills dotted with majestic Valley Oaks slopes down to where John Muir, the engineer turned environmentalist, built his home. This Eden, like many others in California, is changing. Reaching the top of a hi ...
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#1230502019-11-18
Kenyan students learn about environmental law
In our globalized world, environmental threats require effective responses that promote peace, justice, development and the fulfilment of environmental and human rights. This is the responsibility of everyone; and we all have the right to be involved. We are all the leadership that the planet needs.
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#1229942019-11-15
Pop-up lab at The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley, launches six months of biodiversity study
A pop-up bio lab saw hundreds of children arrive at The Glades shopping centre to learn about the world's biodiversity and similar events are planned for the next six months.
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#1230082019-11-15
Climate Change education to be introduced in Islamabad schools
Pakistan has announced to integrate climate change education in Islamabad schools to better equip young people to prepare for future climate challenges.
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#1230202019-11-15
Peru breaks ground on Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion with indigenous ground-blessing ceremony
Peru kicked off its plans at Expo 2020 Dubai with a ground-blessing ceremony, led by H.E. Edgar Vásquez, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, Mr. Luis Torres, the Executive President of the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism (PROMPERÚ), Alvaro Silva Santi ...
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#1229792019-11-13
For the love of art: 5 sculpture gardens to visit around Cape Town
Impressive sculptural works by both local and international artists are finding a home at wine farms and sculpture gardens in and around Cape Town. The rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom offers a spectacular backdrop for these exhibitions, integrating man-made and natural beauty.
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#1229512019-11-11
A little humour might help with climate change gloom
Climate news can be depressing. What if we used humour to introduce climate change issues while allowing young people to remain politically engaged?
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#1229542019-11-11
The Prestigious «Albert I» Medals for services to protect the Oceans reward Two Outstanding Global Citizens
Each year, the Oceanographic Institute, Albert I Foundation, and with the support of the Prince of Monaco honour the great names of the marine world who by their commitment and their work contribute to make known, love and protect the ocean.
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#1229242019-11-08
New association in Seychelles is promoting the importance of botanical gardens
A new not-for-profit association in the island nation -- Friends of Seychelles Botanical Gardens (FSBG) -- has launched with the aim of educating people about the importance of conservation and the scientific values of the island nation’s gardens.
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#1229262019-11-08
From AI to climate change: An integrated approach to university education
As the world refocuses on breakthroughs on global issues such as technology and environmental challenges, universities are also transforming their studies to serve students’ changing interests.
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#1229332019-11-08
Has Climate News Coverage Finally Turned a Corner?
Some good news, for a change, about climate change: When hundreds of newsrooms focus their attention on the climate crisis, all at the same time, the public conversation about the problem gets better: more prominent, more informative, more urgent.
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#1229352019-11-08
Schools in Vietnam to Teach Children About Threatened Wildlife
A recent study found that one-fifth of vertebrates on land are affected by the wildlife trade. The wildlife trade is driving extinction for many species. Earth is currently in the midst of the sixth mass extinction — so many species are at risk of being gone forever. And yet, the illegal wildlif ...
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#1228802019-11-06
Kids will love and learn from really wild show
Spiders, snakes, scorpions and frogs... Belfast man Karl Hamilton is passionate about educating the public about these amazing creatures. He talks to Linda Stewart about his band of minibeasts and birds
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#1228832019-11-06
Italy’s Students Will Get a Lesson in Climate Change. Many Lessons, in Fact.
Public schools will require children in every grade to study sustainability. That could put Italy at the forefront of environmental education.
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#1228252019-11-01
$10m donation and slew of programmes to help young Singaporeans develop green thumb
Younger Singaporeans will get more opportunities to develop their green thumb thanks to a slew of efforts by the National Parks Board (NParks) and a large donation from billionaire Peter Lim.
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#1228292019-11-01
Meghan Markle’s Beautiful Jewelry Raises Awareness for Endangered Species!
Over the years, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has demonstrated her passion for animals and the environment. Not only has she rescued dogs, but she eats a vegan diet throughout much of the week. For their wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave a list of charities they wanted people to d ...
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#1228072019-10-30
GDT European wildlife photographer of the year 2019 – in pictures
The Society of German Nature Photographers has chosen its winners and runners-up. Below, some of the photographers explain how they captured their shots
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#1227712019-10-29
Biodiversity loss: the canary in the coalmine
With 30 percent of Australia’s threatened species living in cities, there is an urgent need to plan, design and manage urban landscapes to conserve and enhance life. Foreground spoke with Claire Martin about the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ biodiversity loss emergency declaration.
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#1227892019-10-29
Halloween, with a seasonal nod to local biodiversity
What does biodiversity have to do with Halloween? First of all, our beloved tradition of carving Jack-o'-lanterns: pumpkins are pollinated by a specialized bee — the squash bee (Peponapis pruinosa). Without this little bee, there would be no pumpkins or squash.
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#1227662019-10-28
Seven Worlds, One Planet: 'Gorgeous' nature series gets five-star reviews
Sir David Attenborough's latest nature series has received five-star reviews from critics, one of whom says it may be the BBC's "best wildlife show ever". Seven Worlds, One Planet, the Mail's Christopher Stevens says, is "visually magnificent" and has photography that is "almost abstract in its ...
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#1227512019-10-25
World Lemur Day – a photo essay by Bristol Zoological Society
Friday is World Lemur Day. Lemurs are the earth’s most threatened larger group of mammals; there are more than 100 species and almost all are under threat of extinction. Bristol Zoological Society has been studying lemurs and working on their conservation in north-west Madagascar for over 10 years
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#1227242019-10-24
BBC creates biodiversity installation to launch natural-history series
The BBC has created an installation that will act as a home for local wildlife to mark the launch of its natural-history series Seven Worlds, One Planet. Created by BBC Creative, the "Seven world living globe" stands at three metres wide and is designed to reflect the seven continents.
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#1227112019-10-23
David Attenborough’s Seven Worlds, One Planet: Everything you need to know about the groundbreaking new series
Sir David Attenborough’s latest nature series will air this weekend and promises to have “unknown, unseen and unexpected wildlife stories.”
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#1226712019-10-15
Making conservation 'contagious'
New research reveals conservation initiatives often spread like disease, a fact which can help scientists and policymakers design programs more likely to be taken up.
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#1225652019-10-08
Innovation at London Design Festival
I've ducked out of Design Week for some years, consciously opting out of an obsession with branding and gentrification. Perhaps I'd grown embittered by a dearth of affordable housing for locals.
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#1225682019-10-08
BBC's Seven Worlds, One Planet shines spotlight on climate crisis
A new BBC natural history series narrated by Sir David Attenborough airing later this month will have a conservationist message about the impact of the climate crisis at its heart.
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#1225772019-10-08
Duchess of Cambridge visits Natural History Museum’s Centre for UK Biodiversity
The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Museum, visited the Natural History Museum’s Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity today to hear how it is championing and helping protect UK wildlife at a time when it is under a greater threat than ever before.
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#1225392019-10-04
Do nature documentaries make a difference?
Nature documentaries raise species awareness and promote pro-conservation behaviours, but don't lead to donations to conservation charities, a new Irish study has revealed.
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#1225152019-10-03
Social Good Summit Speakers Demand Progress In Fight For Climate Change
The 10th annual Social Good Summit took place on Sept. 22 at 92Y in Manhattan, with dozens of influential speakers from around the globe unifying their collective voices around the importance of climate change.
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#1224782019-10-02
Biodiversity celebrated on Heritage day at Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart College had a Heritage Day celebration on September 20 at the school. The theme of the day was ‘Celebrating our Natural Heritage and Biodiversity’.
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#1224702019-10-01
Most people avoid ugly animals. I'm obsessed with them
Growing up in rural Australia, I found joy in the weird creatures around me – and finding out why they had evolved that way. Now I’ve illustrated a whole children’s book about them.
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#1224392019-09-30
Oman Post Celebrates the Sultanate’s Rich Biodiversity With Launch of 5 Turtle Stamps
Generating public awareness on one of Oman’s national natural treasures, Oman Post launched five stamps about these magnificent species. The stamps feature the hawksbill, Leatherback, Olive Ridley, Green, and Loggerhead turtles.
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#1224012019-09-27
Finalists announced for 2019 Nature Inspiration Awards from Canadian Museum of Nature; Ceremony on November 13, 2019
The Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada's national museum of natural history and natural sciences, is pleased to announce 22 finalists for its 2019 Nature Inspiration Awards. The achievements of the finalists and the announcement of the winners will be celebrated November 13 at a gala hosted by th ...
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#1224112019-09-27
When teaching kids about climate change, don’t be a downer
Life as an outdoor educator might seem like it’s all fun and games — romping around outside, playing games, looking at bugs — until it comes to talking to 9-year-olds about climate change.