São Tomé’s biodiversity increasingly threatened by urbanization
Approaching the island of São Tomé is a humbling experience. Stretching as far as the eye can see is a seemingly endless forest canopy, an extraordinary natural garden. A third …
Light pollution is disrupting our ecosystem and interfering with our ability to view the universe
Seen from space, our globe hoists a dizzying array of lights. Our skies are getting brighter and our planet is paying the price. In the words of astronomer Sebastian Vauclair, …
Lithium mining rush in Portugal brings environmental worries for local residents
Viseu District in Portugal contains the largest deposits of lithium in Europe. Sold at €25,000 per ton, this prized commodity is in high demand from a huge number of high …
Brexit: UK will keep following EU rules until the end of December
January the 31st 2020 will have a special place in the histories of both Britain and Europe. Three and a half years after the UK voted to leave the European …
Brexit: UK and EU now have 11 months to come up with a deal
The UK set to formally leave the European Union the government will now focus on their next phase of negotiations getting a trade deal and forging a new partnership with …
Worst floods cause Venice a billion euros in damages
They’ve been the worst floods in 50 years with St. Mark’s Square submerged under 3 feet water. Venice’s buildings are threatened by yet another high tide on Sunday. The Saint …
German farmers blocking roads with tractors in protest of gov climate policies
German farmers are angry over new policies enacted by the government, but not everyone is united. There are two groups in protest over two different policies. Farmers On one hand …