Poisonous invasion: What is the ‘devil’s trumpet’ harming crops in Iraq?
The spread of datura is forcing the Iraqi Interior Ministry to urge farmers and citizens to report if spotted.
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‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead
‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
Published On 17 May 2026
Honduras mayor arrested for masterminding environmentalist’s killing
Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez.
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Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa
Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes.
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Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island
Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.
Published On 10 May 2026
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Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday
Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
Published On 8 May 2026
The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making
The pollution spreading across southern Russia exposes environmental collapse under Putin’s system.
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‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
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Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration
Villagers in Kenya are suing British Petroleum, saying oil exploration by Amoco in the 1980s left toxic pollution.
Published On 7 May 2026
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Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning
A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
Published On 7 May 2026
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Who is Zack Polanski, UK Greens leader and rising political star?
Polanski has been likened to New York’s Zohran Mamdani for his popular blend of environmental and socialist policies.
