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Alexander Ivasenko - Colony of Larus ichthyaetus (Shalyga Island) - Ak-Zhayik (Kazakhstan)

After three years of stalemate, environment ministers are expected to agree on a draft law which allegedly gives EU countries the right to stop genetically modified (GM) crops from being grown on their land. Greenpeace warns that the compromise text negotiated by the Greek presidency is riddled with legal holes.

Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) comprises an outstanding diversity of habitats.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that London-listed oil exploration company, Soco International PLC has pledged to stop exploring for oil in Africa’s oldest national park, Virunga National Park.

Coal dust and diesel particulate matter from open top, mile-long trains would pose significant air and water quality threats to Bay Area families.

Dr. Robin Silver, long-time advocate for the river, walks along the San Pedro.

Sports brand adidas announced a new roadmap towards the elimination of hazardous chemicals from its products and supply chain. In collaboration with Greenpeace’s Detox campaign, the official World Cup sponsor has laid out a credible plan for the elimination of per-and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) and set key milestones to achieve full supply chain transparency.

Renewed hope for Virunga

With the planet’s oceans under stress, the United Nations is marking World Oceans Day by appealing to the international community to keep oceans healthy and productive and to use their resources peacefully, equitably and sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations.

Yellowfin tuna catch, Maldives, Indian Ocean.