Major oil-water spill darkens Alberta, Canada
In the wetlands of northern Alberta, Canada, outside the town of Zama City, everything is stained with the thick, pungent blackness of oil.
Western black rhino declared extinct
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Africa's western black rhino is now officially extinct.
Cancer doctors slam drug industry for immoral profiteering
More than 100 leading cancer specialists from around the world have denounced the "astronomical" costs of cancer drugs, suggesting that drug companies are engaged in unethical profiteering.
Bear sanctuary saved from eviction
As a result, the 77 workers there will keep their jobs, and the 104 bears living there will continue to have a home.
Australian fires threaten observatory, uncover drug labs
The fires were fueled by a record-breaking, scorching heat wave - caused and worsened by climate change.
Diplomats to gather, address mercury pollution
Mercury pollution, caused by coal-fired power plants, is a growing worldwide problem.
Costa Rica bans hunting, but what about shark finning?
Costa Rica officially banned hunting on December 10, becoming the first Latin American country to outlaw the sport.
Will anything really happen at Doha climate change summit?
Each conference hears reports about how much the world is depending on these gatherings to develop cooperative international approaches to mitigate and adjust to climate change.
Tokelau becomes world’s first solar-powered country
Goodbye diesel generators, hello sunshine and coconuts!
