Environment

Conservation successes overshadowed by more species declines – IUCN Red List update

Successful conservation action has boosted the populations of the Iberian Lynx and the Guadalupe Fur Seal, while the African Golden Cat, the New Zealand Sea Lion and the Lion are facing increasing threats to their survival, according to the latest...

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Budgets MEPs vote €66.5 million for flood repairs in Italy, Romania and Bulgaria

Italy, Romania and Bulgaria should get €66.5 million in EU aid to help repair the damage done by severe floods in 2014, said the Budgets Committee on Tuesday. The aid still needs to be approved by Parliament as a whole.

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Conservation Groups File Amendment One Lawsuit In Florida

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The Florida Forever conservation land-buying program was created to set aside funds for...

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Pacific Islands Prepare for a More Disaster Resilient Future

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on June 19 approved US$32.29 million in International Development Association (IDA) grants and credits to support the Pacific Resilience Program – a series of projects to strengthen Pacific Island...

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