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    Map of world's uncharted ocean beds takes shape despite the coronavirus crisis ​

    22 Jun 2020

    Plans of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030 are going ahead despite the challenges of the coronavirus crisis, officials leading the project said, with almost a fifth covered so far.

    Ecuadoran indigenous activist recognized by Time magazine for fighting for her jungle

    08 Oct 2020

    She lives in the 180,000 hectares of virgin jungle belonging to her indigenous Waorani tribe, which she has been fighting to protect from exploitation by oil prospectors.

    Toxic air due to wildfires leaves damage long after the smoke clears

    19 Oct 2020

    The smoke left by the wildfires leaves people with long-term health damages including asthma attacks, cardiac arrests and other issues.

    Forest bathing helps to find your inner zen

    26 Oct 2020

    There is a new wellness practice on the rise called ‘forest bathing,’ which is a practise of spending time in nature to help with mental health.

    Indigenous Amazon activist fights to save forest and tribe's future

    10 Oct 2020

    Amazon, the world's largest rainforest, absorbs vast amounts of carbon dioxide and its preservation is vital to curbing climate change.

    Plastic crisis threatens planet as much as climate change, report warns

    18 Jan 2022

    By 2050, weight of plastic waste could ‘far exceed’ that of fish in all oceans, report says.

    Cyclists brave Lahore smog to convince drivers to ditch their cars

    26 Dec 2022

    "The smog is a huge concern for us because there are so many cars now and the population has increased so much," said Afia Khan, who joined the initiative in August.

    Thai teens make amulets from plastic waste to inspire more recycling

    14 Feb 2022

    Thailand is estimated to be the fifth-biggest contributor of plastic to the world's oceans, according to a report by the U.S.-based group Ocean Conservancy.

    56% of Pakistanis willing to pay more for environmental protection: Survey

    23 Jul 2022

    This year, 56% of respondents said that they are willing to pay a little more to buy something that protects the environment, 37% said no and 7% did not know or gave no response, according to the survey.

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    Huge structures spotted on the Sun amid warnings over possible flares

    13 Jul 2022

    A growing and large sunspot has been spotted on the surface of the Sun, and could also throw out material that would affect life on Earth.

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