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Caspian Sea

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The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

22 Jun 2026

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Overnight trains: why sleeping all the way to your holiday destination is a growing (and green) option

16 Jun 2026

Aerial view of large industrial oil tanks in a desert setting with mountains in the distance

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Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not

05 May 2026

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The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor

29 Apr 2026

Aerial View of Switzerland’s Fast-Decreasing Glaciers A view of rapidly decreasing glaciers in the Alps near Bern, Switzerland.

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Strait of Hormuz: why even neutral and distant countries like Switzerland can’t escape the fallout

17 Apr 2026

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Iran's Black Rain and the Health Shadow of Oil Wars

10 Apr 2026

Girl carrying water

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The world is in the 'era of water bankruptcy'–here’s what that means

21 Jan 2026

Copernicus

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Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why

22 Aug 2025

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Tackling Microplastic Pollution from Synthetic Textiles Through Rebuilding Natural Fibre Markets

25 Jul 2025

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Catastrophic Texas Flood as Science Warned but Sirens Stayed Silent

16 Jul 2025

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Declining soil health is a global concern – here’s how AI could help

18 Jun 2025

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From Crisis to Action: The Imperative of Climate Hope

12 May 2025