Mekong treasures: Tiny shrew mole, fanged furry hedgehog among new discoveries
Research in remote locations, genetic studies,‘museum mining’ help identify unknown species of plants and animals.
Low-lying atoll nations show inundation simulations to international court
Top polluters China and the US have argued against liability for rising temperatures.
Top polluting nations dispute climate accountability at international court
Court is hearing the case after lobbying by Vanuatu and other islands facing devastating sea-level rise.
Plastic treaty faces hurdles as Russia, Saudi Arabia mire negotiations
Campaigners want an international agreement to limit the production and supply of plastics.
Warning by Indonesian survey on Papua mega project appears to go unheeded
Land clearance was underway even before the feasibility study was completed
UN climate change case ‘particularly relevant’ following Trump election win: lawyer
Proponents of case hope for world court opinion that transcends changes in government.
Hotline unlikely to suffice in Mekong battle against dry season air pollution
More than 40% of haze in the lower Mekong region comes from fires in industrial maize plantations.
Greenhouse gas inventory highlights stakes ahead of annual climate talks
Greenhouse gas inventory highlights stakes ahead of annual climate talks
Xayaburi dam fish study raises conflict of interest questions
The results, far from proving success of dam’s fish ladder, show more Mekong dams shouldn’t be built: experts.
