Stories about Environment from June, 2024
Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has the Caribbean's Windward Islands in its sights
Even as some social media users focused on “hurricane history” being made, Caribbean netizens were feeling deeply anxious.
Australia's northern hairy-nosed wombat is back from brink of extinction
In a magnificent moment for conservation, the first northern hairy-nosed wombats have been released to explore their new home at Powrunna State Forest near St George in south-west Queensland.
Tensions at Colombia’s largest gold mine highlight climate justice quagmire
The Colombian government is simultaneously facing a lawsuit by a Chinese mining company, protests by local miners, and calls for action by communities caught in the middle.
Love, marriage and rebellion: Exploring feminist themes in India's Angika folk songs
Songs and tales are used by practitioners as a medium to express discontent with the status quo and to assert their individuality.
A highly invasive South American catfish has slipped into Nepal’s waters
A highly invasive vermiculated sailfin catfish, originally from Madeira River Basin in South America, is poised to be a major threat to native fish in the rivers of Eastern Nepal.
Turkey's forest fire season begins
Reports of the fire indicate it was stubble burning incident that started the fire, quickly spreading due to high temperatures and strong winds.
Can ‘blue bonds’ be the solution to Belize’s debt?
The country is expanding on the foundation of NGOs and private reserves that have been selling carbon for decades and swapping debt for the conservation of nature.
Where are the unusual swarms of bees in Chișinău, Moldova, coming from?
Similar occurrences have been observed in previous years, and the appearance of bees in urban areas is largely coincidental
The troubling connections between ‘politically exposed persons’ and Chinese companies within Ghana's fisheries sector
Documents from 25 fishing companies authorized to operate in Ghana over the last five years revealed that not a single director or shareholder had disclosed their 'politically exposed person' status.
Wild horses return to their historic natural habitat in Kazakhstan
This initiative became a major milestone in global wildlife preservation efforts to save Przewalski’s horses from extinction and reintroduce them to their natural habitat.
Cameroon’s push for agricultural expansion devastates Indigenous communities and wildlife
“We are asking the government to return our forest and help us protect it. We need the forest to teach our children our culture.”
Is it feasible to use blue carbon to finance mangrove conservation in Trinidad and Tobago?
Despite their critical role, there is an increasing loss of mangrove forest systems because of ill-advised development and other activities.
Quetta Tea? Yes please!
In the past few years, Quetta tea stalls have sprouted across urban centers in Pakistan, attracting people of all ages to enjoy a cuppa at any time of the day.
China increases gas imports from Turkmenistan for green energy transition. It's impact is unclear
To reduce carbon emissions, China is looking to transition from coal to natural gas, with much of that coming from Turkmenistan. But how will this impact its overall annual emissions?
With the reintroduction of import taxes on Chinese solar panels, Brazil hopes to develop its own industry
For years, Brazil has relied on Chinese solar panels to power its green energy transition. With a new tax on solar energy equipment imports, this industry could be shaken.
Will Ecuador lift Amazon oil block despite a historic referendum?
A historic referendum that halted all oil exploitation in Ecuador's Yasuni National Park is putting Chinese oil investors in a tough position.
Is China partly responsible for the destruction of Africa's Miombo woodlands?
China is the world's largest importer of timber. How has it affected the forest and timber industry in Africa?
