Istanbul and other cities’ harbours, shorelines and swathes of seawater have been blanketed by the viscous greyish substance, some of which is suffocating life on the seabed.
Construction of a new four-lane highway through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area would violate environmental laws and put the tortoise and several other species at risk, a coalition of conservation groups says.
More than 270 firefighters, backed by 16 aircraft and army, are fighting blazes on third day in Geraneia mountains some 90 kilometres west of capital Athens.
At least 33 people are dead and more than 90 are missing after a monster Cyclone Tauktae slammed India, compounding the country's woes as it posted a new record number of Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours.
About 40 percent of China's bitcoin mines are powered with coal, while the rest use renewables. But the coal-guzzling rigs are so large they could end up undermining Beijing's pledge to become carbon neutral by 2060, a study has warned.
Hundreds of dead manatees have been found in Florida waters, a situation that could be classed as an 'unusual mortality event.'
Among Shahid ul Islam’s ambitious plans are to build eco-friendly ‘Made in Kashmir’ cars and inspire other young innovators in the region to make a difference.
The tourism lull and reductions in human activities have been a blessing for loggerhead sea turtles, ancient seafarers who have nested in Turkey’s coasts for centuries.
Saudi Arabia's move into the golf world will bring accusations of sportswashing, but the real issue is the future of freshwater in one of the world’s driest regions.
Campaigners are urging people to use more washable masks and bin disposables properly after cutting off their straps.
The Arctic has a long history of industrial and commercial activities. Here’s how climate change is affecting its ecosystem, resource management tools and security politics.
After China’s refusal to take in the world’s plastic waste, Turkey and a few other countries have stepped in. With the environment being the biggest victim, Turkey is now eyeing zero plastic imports.
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