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10. September 2019

Insects and Plants Love “New” Forests Just as Much as Old Ones

Hope for bees and company: A study in China found little difference in biodiversity between replanted, naturally re-grown and undisturbed forests, showing an opportunity to effectively curb climate change through a global regrowth of trees.

Society

9. September 2019

From Beer to Blue Jeans: Big Companies Finally Start Saving Water

Businesses have been prioritizing innovative ways to sustainably and wisely conserve, use and reuse water, especially in areas where water supply is limited.

Environment

9. September 2019

1,000 E-Powered Delivery Vehicles Help to Fight Mega-Smog in Delhi

India's capital Dehli is notorious for its high level of air pollution. Now Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced to give electric vehicles to online delivery services.

Environment

30. July 2019

Bring Plastic Waste if You Want to Study, School Tells Kids

A small school in India’s northeastern Assam state found a unique way to educate kids to take care of the environment: students have to “pay” for tuition with plastic waste they collect.

Health

11. July 2019

In Bangladesh’s Climate Threat Hospital Ships Keep Health-Care Afloat

Ever stronger rainfalls prevent the construction of permanent hospitals on Bangladesh’s remote river islands – now two ships bring doctors, medicine and free medical care to islanders.

Environment

11. July 2019

Power of Sun Helps Poorest Get Up and Downhill

A new solar-powered gondola in Bogota is not only eco-friendly and leaves no carbon footprint – it also gives the poorest a lift.

Environment

11. July 2019

Welcome to Tanzania – but keep your Plastic at Home!

Tanzania’s Government has banned plastic in the country. Tourists at arrival need to drop bags.

Society

11. July 2019

Lone Ranger Woman not alone anymore

Of the 300 rangers in Kenya’s Ambolesi National Park only one used to be a woman. But the times are changing: The first all-female ranger unit has just been sworn in.

Environment

5. July 2019

India tackles its Sanitation Problem at 63,000 Bowls a Day

The country with the largest population on earth is solving one of its biggest yet least talked about problems at an increasing pace: by providing millions of toilets for its people.

Environment

28. May 2019

You thought that earth’s coral reefs are doomed? Well, now there is hope!

The World Heritage Committee has removed the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System from the List of World Heritage in Danger recently.