Environment

Record number of EU countries opposes Commission plan to allow pesticide-producing GM maize

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US, World Act to Save Elephants

The Obama administration has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for combating wildlife trafficking in hopes of curbing illicit poaching that is threatening to wipe out elephants, rhinoceros and other endangered species in Africa. The document issued...

Primark joins the toxic-free trend

British retail giant Primark joined the growing number of brands committing to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chain as part of Greenpeace’s global Detox campaign.

UN focus shifts from life-saving aid to school, work priorities in storm-raved Philippines

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Children sing the Philippine national anthem, during a flag-raising activity before...