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Month: September 2020
Greens grow in Europe, but politicians can’t take all the credit
The Greens swept to their best-ever results in the 2019 European elections. Winning nearly 10% of…
Up to 48 species saved from extinction by conservation efforts, study finds
Up to 48 bird and mammal extinctions have been prevented by conservation efforts since a global…
Humans exploiting and destroying nature on unprecedented scale – report
Wildlife populations are in freefall around the world, driven by human overconsumption, population growth and intensive…
Senate paralyzed over coronavirus relief
With the coronavirus pandemic still battering the United States, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked his…
Whistleblower says top Trump appointees tried to censor reports on Russian influence
Department of Homeland Security acting Secretary Chad Wolf speaks during an event at DHS headquarters in…
Odds shrink for a coronavirus relief deal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis during a…
Climate crisis could displace 1.2bn people by 2050, report warns
More than 1 billion people face being displaced within 30 years as the climate crisis and…
Environmental groups claim victory as plans for Northumberland coalmine rejected
The UK government has rejected plans to develop an “environmentally unacceptable” coalmine near Druridge Bay in…
How artificial salt marshes can help in the fight against rising seas
It is the third hottest day on record in the UK and the cool saline mud…