Environment

North Korea’s decade-long campaign added 1.2M hectares of forest: Report

North Korea’s decade-long campaign added 1.2M hectares of forest: Report

North Korea’s reforestation initiative to restore 1.68M hectares achieved 72.7% of target

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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits western Türkiye’s Balikesir province
07.09.2025

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits western Türkiye’s Balikesir province

No casualties or damage reported so far following quake

Rising Arctic shipping threatens fragile ecosystem
03.09.2025

Rising Arctic shipping threatens fragile ecosystem

Istanbul University researchers say rising Arctic traffic since 2013 has increased greenhouse gas and black carbon emissions, urging urgent policies as climate change worsens

Squid dominated ancient Cretaceous period: Study
30.08.2025

Squid dominated ancient Cretaceous period: Study

Evidence suggests squid far outnumbered ammonites, fish -- opposite of previous assumptions

Geneva plastics talks: Total breakdown or treaty still possible?
29.08.2025

Geneva plastics talks: Total breakdown or treaty still possible?

‘Negotiations were hijacked by industry interests determined to protect business as usual,’ says Graham Forbes of Greenpeace

Sudan floods kill 14, destroy hundreds of homes
27.08.2025

Sudan floods kill 14, destroy hundreds of homes

Hundreds displaced in River Nile State after heavy rains, floods