Environment

WWF Welcomes APP Announcement to Halt Clearing, Urges Paper Buyers to Wait for Proof

Peat draining and large-scale clearance of natural forest by APP wood supplier PT. Ruas Utama Jaya...

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Leaked Arctic Council oil spill response agreement ‘vague and inadequate’ - Greenpeace

On the eve of the Arctic Council environment minister’s meeting, a leaked copy of the Council’s much-heralded oil spill response agreement reveals deeply inadequate measures and a lack of effective penalties after nearly two years of development.

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At UN-backed meeting, Asian countries seek ways to reduce air pollution

Brick kiln production is responsible for air pollution in many cities of the world