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Measles-like disease killing dolphins in Tuscany, scientists reveal

Tests on some of the dolphins carried out by scientists at the University of Siena and the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale in Rome, show the dolphins were killed by cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV), the Tuscan regional authority announced on Tuesday.

Brazil

Amazon fires generate smoke cloud almost as big as Siberia blaze

Amazon fires generate smoke cloud almost as big as devastating Siberia blaze

United Kingdom

Watch back: Thunberg sets sail from Plymouth to attend UN summits

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg will sail across the Atlantic to attend UN climate summits.

Spain

Wildfire rages through forest in Spain's Canary Islands

Video footage shows a wildfire burning through the hills near Juncalillo on the island of Gran Canaria.

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Brazil

Amazonas state declares state of emergency over rising forest fires

The Brazilian state of Amazonas declared a state of emergency over the rising number of forest fires in the area.

World News

Greta Thunberg, on German coal mine visit, questions 2038 fuel exit date

Greta Thunberg, on German coal mine visit, questions 2038 fuel exit date

World News

Some signs of normality return to Kashmir, but India's clampdown still strict

Some signs of normality return to Kashmir, but India's clampdown still strict

China

Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28

Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28

China

Typhoon forces evacuations, flight cancellations in eastern China

Typhoon forces evacuations, flight cancellations in eastern China

World News

U.S.-based experts suspect Russia blast involved nuclear-powered missile

U.S.-based experts suspect Russia blast involved nuclear-powered missile

World News

Indigenous peoples can teach us lessons about wildlife and land use

A new study found that indigenous-managed lands had high levels of biodiversity.

World News

'Flight shame' website spells out emissions toll on global climate

'Flight shame' website spells out emissions toll on global climate

France

Watch: Farmers create natural straw intend to break plastic's back

Just a half acre provides 1 million drinking straws that are biodegradable, reusable, resist the cold and heat, as well as being dishwasher-friendly.

Spain

Quarter of humanity - including San Marino - faces dire water crisis

Most of southern Europe falls into the 'high water stress' category, with some cities and region facing an even deeper crisis.

Eco-Innovation

Tesla-run Porsche 912 proves vintage cars can be converted to electric

Classic cars meet electric engines in the new retro-electric trend sweeping the automotive industry.

Green News

From jets to yachts: Is Google's climate change camp hypocritical?

The most exclusive event on the A-list calendar centred around environmental concerns this year. But were they missing something?

World

Watch: Swimming from Hawaii to San Francisco to clean up the ocean

Ben Lecomte is swimming from Hawaii to San Francisco to better understand how plastic is affecting our oceans.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17

Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17

Austria

Trouble brewing over eco-pooing? Portaloo manufacturers in court fight

Two rival portaloo providers in Austria are currently battling each other in court amid a diagreement over the proper handling of fecal matter.

World News

The Philippines, deadliest country for environmental defenders

The human rights group found there was an increase in deaths related to conflicts over water.