Critical gaps remain in Europe’s environmental performance despite improvements
The EEA ‘Environmental Indicator Report 2017’ gives an overview of the EU’s progress towards 29 environmental policy objectives. These are relevant to the achievement of the...
Environmental review of Revelstoke Dam’s Unit 6 project suspended
A request by BC Hydro to suspend the application review time limit on the environmental assessment of the Revelstoke Generating Station 6 Project has been approved by the Environmental Assessment...
Scientists call for global glitter ban to save environment
Environmental scientists have urged glitter to be banned worldwide due to the damage the art supplies does to the environment. Glitter, which is commonly used in arts and crafts, is comprised of...
Young Yemeni wins top UN Environmental prize
Omer Badokhon wins Young Champion of the Earth prize for biogas project that will help to fight climate change, deadly indoor air pollution and the spread of cholera Omer is one of six inaugural...
The international environmental treaty the Trump administration actually likes
The Trump administration has made it abundantly clear that fighting climate change is, at best, a low priority. President Trump announced in June that the United States will withdraw from the Paris...
Area residents concerned about pipeline spill, environmental impact
“It’s troubling, it’s disappointing, it’s upsetting news. But on the other hand, it’s not unexpected.” Haskell Indian Nations University Professor Eric Anderson said this about the recent Keystone...
Asian companies wake up to environmental risks
In April 2016, several tons of dead fish washed up along Vietnam’s coastline. The event amounted to losses of $5.2 million to the local fishing industry, and over 30 percent of tourists canceled...
Climate change – India battles to balance economy and environment
India is at the top of the list of nations expected to be worst hit by the adverse effects of climate change. It is striving to overcome the problem by advancing strategies like investing massively...
