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Peak oil? Not until 2040 says the International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency expects global oil consumption to peak no sooner than 2040.
Climate Change
What Trump will mean for the Paris climate agreement
Donald Trump has promised to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and bring coal mines back online. But what does his presidency actually mean for the future of our planet?
Climate Change
5 factors that could cause the Paris climate deal to fail
Less than a year after the agreement was adopted by 195 countries at COP21, the Paris climate deal has come into force. But let's not celebrate too soon.
Climate Change
Indigenous peoples are the real climate experts. So why aren't we listening to them?
Indigenous peoples have developed climate solutions rooted in traditional knowledge and their relationship with nature. They should have a formal role in agreeing global climate policy.
Brazil
Deforestation is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity - here’s one way to stop it
To put an end to tropical deforestation and save us from disastrous climate change, we must elect politicians who share the same values. Here's a powerful lesson from Brazil.
Arctic
What a tiny porpoise in San Francisco Bay tells us about hope for our oceans
If we work together, we can stop a mass extinction of ocean life before it starts, writes Marc Benioff.
Climate Change
The three-day weekend? It isn't just a nice idea, it's good for the planet
Three-day weekends might be one of the easiest steps we could take to radically reduce our environmental impact – and future-proof our economy.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
No fishing, and minimal human activity – these are the 10 biggest marine reserves on the planet
The biggest marine sanctuary in the world is now twice the size of Texas.
Environment
Endangered species wait an average of 12 years to get on the list
Researchers have analyzed the amount of time taken to be listed for protection under the US Endangered Species Act.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Every eight hours, a rhino is killed in South Africa. Here's why this affects all of us
The rhino poaching crisis, as well as other wildlife crime, is of national and international significance and affects all levels of society.
Africa
Vulture populations are in crisis. This is why you should care
Vultures don't appear on most people's safari checklist, but they play an essential role in our ecosystem.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Our oceans need a global rescue operation – now
The oceans are a vital source of life, livelihoods, food and biodiversity. We need a plan to rescue them.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Air pollution is confusing bees
Air pollution is confusing bees and hindering pollination.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Human activity is creating new species, but this isn't good news
Species across the world are going extinct due to human activities, but humans are also causing rapid evolution and the emergence of new species.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
We are eating more fish than ever. Can our oceans cope?
The FAO’s new report charts the trends influencing the global fishing industry.