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It comes after nearly two months of warm and dry weather

JAKARTA: Indonesia, home to a third of the world's rainforests, has seen its annual deforestation drop by 8.4%, its environment ministry said on Monday, attributing the fall to better control of fires and stricter permitting for tree clearance.

Plastic pollution has become such major problem that it’s threatening our human rights. That’s the view of two UN special rapporteurs (human rights advisers) who recently issued a joint statement, warning against the “overwhelming toxic tidal wave” of plastic endangering us and the environment “in a myriad of ways over…

The Mountain Grrl Experience is an art and music event designed to promote the creativity of Appalachian women in a supportive environment.

They said they "will take appropriate enforcement action for any non-compliance"

Central Coast residents fear offshore wind will destroy the local environment

It is the third major letter in less than a month calling on the prime minister to support the clean air scheme

Property developers and consultants want the new government to implement measures to foster a positive environment for foreign investment and to encourage overseas buyers.

Agreement includes cooperation on waste management, renewable energies, and preservation of marine environment

Federal decision about $1.9bn project delayed until end of year as local council flags possiblity of compensation for aircraft noise

The volunteers took an oath to keep the environment clean and spend at least 100 hours a year on cleanliness activities.