EU moves to label nuclear, gas energy as ‘green’
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - The European Union is planning to label energy from nuclear power and natural gas as "green"…
4 years ago
Environment
Philippines lifts ban on new open-pit mines
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - The Philippines has lifted a four-year ban on new open-pit mines, an official said Wednesday, in…
4 years ago
Malaysian floods death toll rises to 46
The death toll from Malaysia's worst floods in years rose to 46 Saturday, with five people still missing, officials said,…
5 years ago
Sea turtles return to Thailand’s shores during pandemic
by Sophie DEVILLER and Pitcha DANGPRASITH Agence France-Presse PHUKET, Thailand (AFP) - After laying eggs on a deserted Thai beach,…
5 years ago
Cargo ship captain convicted over Mauritius oil spill
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP) - The captain and first mate of a bulk carrier that crashed into a coral reef off…
5 years ago
Residents revolt against UK sewage dumping
by Martine PAUWELS Agence France-Presse BRIGHTON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Brighton, on England's south coast, has been described as Britain's…
5 years ago
No mountain high enough: Study finds plastic in ‘clean’ air
PARIS, France (AFP) - From Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, microplastics are everywhere – even high in the Earth’s…
5 years ago
Human cost of China’s green energy rush ahead of Winter Olympics
by Poornima WEERASEKARA Agence France-Presse BAODING, China (AFP) - Beaten, forced off their land, cheated out of money, and even…
5 years ago
California sues Walmart over toxic waste dumping
The US state of California announced Monday it is suing Walmart, alleging the retail giant unlawfully disposes of millions of…
5 years ago
Tunisia recyclers struggle to tackle mountains of waste
by Aymen Jamli and Amal Belalloufi Agence France-Presse MGHIRA, Tunisia (AFP) - "When I see plastic, I see money," says…
5 years ago
Firm transforms waste as Morocco faces trash ‘time bomb’
by Kaouthar Oudrhiri Agence France-Presse MEKNES, Morocco (AFP) - Recycling in Morocco may be in its infancy, but the North…
5 years ago
End of an era nears for Berlin’s coal stoves
by Raphaelle LOGEROT Agence France-Presse BERLIN, Germany (AFP) - Alban Nikolai Herbst's Berlin apartment is covered in dust, his precious…
5 years ago
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