On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet
Behind every environmental victory are activists whose sacrifice is rarely recognised.

Behind every environmental victory are activists whose sacrifice is rarely recognised.










Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze.
The Trump administration says protections would diminish US energy competitiveness amid the ongoing war on Iran.
Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.
Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria’s growing e-waste burden.
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Mexico’s monarch butterfly population surged 64 percent this winter.

Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought floods across the region.
Environment advocacy groups are suing the US government over climate change policy rollback.
The Trump administration revoked key scientific finding that formed a basis for regulations to address climate change.
Chilean Environment Ministry suspends 43 measures touching on issues such as pollution, emissions and national parks.
Some First Nations are challenging Carney’s resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.