The state of the world’s environment is one of the most important stories of the new century. Debates over the impact of climate change reverberate throughout the globe. So do disputes about what actions might be necessary, both to preserve the environment and to develop sources of energy for a growing global community.
The World’s environment coverage, led by environment editor Peter Thomson, examines the health of the planet and explores the impacts of human activity on everything from the earth’s ecosystems to the food we put on our plates.
Environment
Measuring Happiness in Victoria, British Columbia
A Canadian epidemiologist is helping his own community to track the happiness of its people.
Kenya’s Wildlife Losing Ground to Development
The growth of Nairobi is choking a big piece of African wilderness, The Nairobi National Park.
Solar Power Decathlon in DC
International students compete to try to build the most cost-efficient solar-powered homes.
Myanmar Takes U-Turn on Controversial Dam Project
The government of Myanmar announced Friday it was halting construction of the Myitsone Dam.
The Battle for Australia’s Water – Part II
Ranchers and environmentalists form an unlikely alliance in the dry Australian Outback to avoid the water wars.
The Battle for Australia’s Water – Part I
The battle for water grows in Australia’s agricultural heartland.
Israel’s Oil Dreams Kick off Environmental Battle
A battle is brewing in Israel over plans to exploit what prospectors say is a huge oil shale resource beneath part of the country.
The Mysterious Pangolin
The Geo Quiz tracks down a rare nocturnal mammal in Asia that’s being targeted by smugglers.
A New Friend For Sharks
For the Geo Quiz we’re looking for the city where Chinese basketball star Yao Ming urged people to stop eating shark fin soup.
Solar-Panel Plant Closes in China After Protests
Angry residents have been demonstrating against a solar-panel manufacturer in Haining.
Rebirth Of Marine Life In Western Canada
A body of water in British Columbia ha marine life bouncing back after years of contamination.
Inside Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone
A rare visit to the Fukushima exclusion zone, six months after the beginning of Japan’s nuclear crisis.
Iran Powers Up Bushehr Nuclear Plant
The Iranian nuclear plant of Bushehr is being launched Monday after years of delays.
Border Security and Public Lands
Some Republicans want to give the Department of Homeland Security blanket authority to waive environmental laws on all public lands within 100 miles of any US border.
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