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Back in the dim dark distant days of 2017, about 4.9 billion tonnes of plastic existed on the planet. Now, the planet has about 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic

Sand is the most exploited natural resource in the world after water, but its use is largely ungoverned, a UN report says

STORY: The world faces a looming sand crisis, the UN has warned as the world’s population surges. They’ve called for urgent action to avert it, including a ban on mining beaches for their sand. (Name: Pascal Peduzzi , U.N. Environment Programme) “It’s renewing at a geological rate, and we are extracting it at such a fast rate.” Let’s take a look at what is causing the damage and where. Sand  is the most exploited natural resource in the world after water. It's used in glass,...

Yes, the world is really running out of sand.

Death and destruction isn't all that's been left in the wake of Russia's unrelenting war on Ukraine. Contamination of the nation's water, air, and soil are also...

Forests play a vital role in stabilizing the climate by regulating ecosystems and protecting biodiversity, but rising temperatures and drier weather are putting...

Millions of people are marking Earth Day with various events on its 52nd anniversary around the world.

As many as 65% of traffic policemen manning roads in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka are facing hearing and sleeping problems due to high noise levels.

(Hello Africa) Kenya eco-warriors committed to sea turtle protection as threats mount-

Feature: Kenya eco-warriors committed to sea turtle protection as threats mount-