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.
The Geo Quiz is looking for an island that used to be great for lionfish – until they trained the sharks.
A new UN report says it could take about 30 years to clean up pollution from oil operations in Nigeria’s Ogoniland region.
A Dutch experiment is attempting to make urban growing a viable possibility.
According to an environmental group, some of the illegally logged wood finds its way into the US.
Germany has laid out an ambitious timetable to get nearly all of its power from “renewables” within 40 years.
The UN declares a famine in the southern Somalia region as it suffers its worst drought in 50 years.
Only last week food security experts were reluctant to call the situation in East Africa a famine.
Germany recently decided to phase out its nuclear power within ten years.
If you visit a Mongolian ger, be prepared for a few things. First, you’ll be served a thin-walled bowl of weak tea.
Seasons of failed rains is causing millions in East Africa to face starvation.
Why scientists and people in the food aid world disagree on labeling the food crisis in East Africa as ‘famine?’
A research project at Germany’s Frankfurt airport is using bees to monitor polution levels.
The Australian government has unveiled plans to impose a tax on carbon emissions for the country’s worst polluters.
An innovative project uses a hydroponic vegetable farm to clean up China’s Dianchi Lake.
