Environment

New UN-backed report finds ‘far too high’ levels of elephant poaching across Africa

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African elephant populations continue to face an immediate threat to their survival from high-levels of poaching for their ivory, especially in Central and West Africa where the situation appears to have deteriorated.

Judge Mariane Spearman Rules that Port of Seattle Case Can Be Heard

Statement regarding Judge Spearman’s decision on Port of Seattle case jurisdiction

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On Friday, March 20, 2015 Judge Spearman announced her decision on the Port of Seattle case jurisdiction.

World’s most productive river, food security for millions under threat

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Victory for Mahan as Indian government pulls disputed forest from auction

A forest block at the centre of a landmark legal victory for Greenpeace India over the government has been withdrawn from auction after years of campaigning.

U.S. Department of the Interior Releases Final Rules for Fracking on Public Lands

Comprehensive rules on hydraulic fracturing and drilling include stronger safeguards than in 2013 while failing to ensure sensitive and valuable areas are kept off limits to drilling

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A natural gas fracking well near Shreveport, Louisiana.

Reef 2050 plan a good start - but much more investment needed

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World Water Day 2015: UN calls for global unity in pursuit of better water access for all

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Space Radar Helps Track Underground Water Pollution Risk

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Urban growth in Milan, Italy. In this region, urbanization has increased the potential for groundwater contamination.

World Water Day: Nearly 750 million people still without adequate drinking water – UNICEF

Despite tremendous global progress on drinking water, gains not trickling down to the most marginalized

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Young girls, one carrying a jerrycan filled with water on her head, make their way home, in Achham District, Nepal, 2014.

EU leaders move forward on Paris climate deal but struggle to shrug off coal, Greenpeace

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