When we speak about conserving nature, we are really talking about taking care of our future, because nature provides essential resources for our survival and enjoyment. We asked an international group of scientists working on different environmental issues worldwide to…
Hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year due to man-made structures and human activities. Our actions can benefit and protect birds and bird habitat. Prevent Home Window Collisions Prevent birds from colliding with your windows by making them…
The world's highest mountain Mount Everest is 0.86m higher than had been previously officially calculated, Nepal and China have jointly announced. Until now the countries differed over whether to add the snow cap on top. The new height is 8,848.86m…
Trees have a remarkable range of traits that can help reduce urban air pollution, and cities around the world are looking to harness them. In January 2019, the mayor of London announced that 7,000 trees would be planted before the…
As the country re-opens after months of lockdowns, consumers and restaurants have become more dependent on single-use plastic bags, containers and utensils due to health concerns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Before the start of the outbreak, cities and states…
The Rebro sector in Blagaj is the youngest climbing area and has experienced the biggest expansion in the last couple of years, so we started with it first. It is located at an altitude of 310m, 20 minutes walk along…
Based on a compilation of data from field studies and using the IUCN marine plastic footprint methodology, the report, Mare Plasticum: The Mediterranean, developed in partnership with Environmental Action, estimates plastic fluxes from 33 countries around the Mediterranean basin. It…
Humans are dismantling and disrupting natural ecosystems around the globe and changing Earth’s climate. Over the past 50 years, actions like farming, logging, hunting, development and global commerce have caused record losses of species on land and at sea. Animals,…
Feeding urban populations is a major challenge of the 21st century. In 2050, nearly two-thirds of the world's population of more than 9 billion people will be living in cities. The food that we choose to produce and consume, the…
In recent decades, the food industry has been Wasteful, Idle, Lopsided and Dirty (WILD). We’ve been over exploiting crops and destroying the earth’s most important resources, including land quality and biodiversity. Today, our food production accounts for around 30% of…