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From coal to clean. Wind and solar power generation provides a clean alternative for future generations

A Wonderworld of knowledge book on rainforests is among German children’s book titles published on paper derived from rainforest destruction.

While most male frogs attract females with repetitive croaks, Quang’s tree frog spins a new tune each time. No two calls are the same, and each individual mixes clicks, whistles and chirps in a unique order. It was discovered in the high-altitude forests of northern Vietnam (Pu Hoat Proposed Nature Reserve).

Greenpeace and 18 Japanese NGOs called on the Japanese government to end its unprofitable whaling operations and refocus on domestic priorities as the factory ship of the country's so-called ‘scientific’ whaling fleet departed for the Antarctic from Innoshima port on Thursday.

In a renewed effort to eliminate deforestation from the cattle industry’s chain of supply, Greenpeace Brazil and JBS arriving at a new stage in the process, announced today the restart of dialogue on the implementation of the Cattle Agreement signed by the company in 2009.

600 soldiers and a helicopter of its elite Bataillon d´intervention rapide (BIR – Rapid Intervention Battalion) have been mobilized to stop poachers from entering its territory to kill elephants for their ivory.

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The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) is appealing to President Michael Sata’s government to provide pesticides and other resources so farmers can combat a plague of army worms threatening the country’s food security.

Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. The beauty of its cobalt blue waters and pristine clarity has inspired visitors since the time of Mark Twain.