One‑third of the world’s tree species are threatened with extinction – here are five of them
A staggering 17,500 tree species are at risk of dying out.
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What climate ‘tipping points’ are – and how they could suddenly change our planet
Things can change disturbingly quickly – just ask the people who once farmed the Sahara.
Why the world can’t agree how to tackle drought
Fighting drought and combating desertification are climate obligations.
Everest is closed: enforced hiatus will help its environment recover but hit a million livelihoods
Closing the climbing season will provide valuable time for recovery from the effects of intensive tourism, but will prove difficult for those working in the industry.
Winter Olympic oddities are the real heroes at Sochi
When we think of heroes of the summer Olympics, we tend to remember the great achievements: those who broke records and won clutches of medals, people like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps. But at the winter…
A dangerous dam‑building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers
Bangladesh’s planned Padma Barrage may repeat mistakes made by India when it dammed the Ganges.
Why Kashmir is still ensnared in conflict after 70 years
Claimed by both India and Pakistan ever since the British left, Kashmir is still caught in the crossfire.
World’s forests are fragmenting into tiny patches – risking mass extinctions
Smaller, isolated chunks of forests can’t sustain as much wildlife as one big connected region.
Despite domestic political turmoil, Pakistan is well placed to boost regional integration
Could Pakistan become a Singapore of the 21st century?
Droughts and floods: India’s water crises demand more than grand projects
Ambitious plans to divert rivers are all very well, but what is needed is to manage water sources at the local level.
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