Environment

Four out of six great apes one step away from extinction – IUCN Red List

The Eastern Gorilla – the largest living primate – has been listed as Critically Endangered due to illegal hunting, according to the latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ released on 4th September at the IUCN World Conservation...

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Global warning: ocean warming

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@WWF/Tom Arnbom

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Government of Sri Lanka and World Bank Sign Agreement to Protect Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems

The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank signed a US$45 million credit to help protect Sri Lanka’s natural habitats and resources from degradation and over -exploitation, on 5th September. The project will assist the government improve the lives...

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Latest ocean warming review reveals extent of impacts on nature and humans

Ocean warming is affecting humans in direct ways and the impacts are already being felt, including effects on fish stocks and crop yields, more extreme weather events and increased risk from water-borne diseases, according to what has been called the...

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