China blames minor fuel rod damage for nuclear plant issues A handful of damaged fuel rods is behind a build-up of radioactive gases at a nuclear power station in southern China, authorities said Wednesday,... 2 mins ago
‘No time to waste’ warns Japan climate activist Kimiko Hirata has spent nearly half her life fighting to wean Japan off its dependence on coal, and now isn't the time to slow down, the award-winning... 7 hours ago
China says radiation levels normal at Taishan nuclear plant China said Tuesday radiation levels remained normal at one of its nuclear power plants and there were no safety concerns, after the station’s... on 15 June 2021
China’s trekking elephants wait for youngster to catch up A herd of elephants on a mammoth trek across China is taking an enforced break -- as they wait for a wayward youngster to catch-up. on 15 June 2021
Swiss snub synthetic pesticide ban plan Switzerland on Sunday rejected proposals that would have made it the first European country to ban synthetic pesticides following a divisive... on 13 June 2021
Switzerland votes on pesticides ban Switzerland votes Sunday on proposals to ban synthetic pesticides following a campaign that has shattered the idyllic image of peaceful Swiss... on 13 June 2021
Oil spill drifts away from Corsica coast Fears two oil slicks would pollute eastern Corsica's holiday beaches eased Saturday after French officials prepared for the worst and naval boats... on 13 June 2021
Looking for love, white rhino ‘Emma’ lands in Japan Like many of us, Emma has had her travel plans derailed by coronavirus. But after months of delay, the white rhino has arrived in Japan and is... on 10 June 2021
Blocked by Biden, Canadian company drops Keystone pipeline Blocked by US President Joe Biden, Canada's TC Energy said Wednesday it had officially terminated the Keystone XL Pipeline project, throwing... on 10 June 2021
Historic drought threatens Brazil’s economy The worst drought in nearly a century to hit two key regions in Brazil is wreaking havoc on hydroelectric dams and crops -- and threatening the... on 9 June 2021
Chile inaugurates Latin America’s first thermosolar plant Chile on Tuesday inaugurated Latin America's first-ever thermosolar energy plant, a vast complex dubbed Cerro Dominador in the Atacama desert... on 8 June 2021
Heavy sleepers : elephants on epic trek take nap A herd of wild elephants in southwestern China have been captured on camera taking a breather from a 500-kilometre march of chaos that has caused... on 8 June 2021
Yemen’s Socotra, isolated island at strategic crossroads Only goats seeking shade now use the long-abandoned lines of Soviet-era T-34 tanks, but the rusting relics point to the strategic value that... on 7 June 2021
Yemen’s unique ‘dragon’s blood’ island under threat Centuries-old umbrella-shaped dragon's blood trees line the rugged peaks of Yemen's Socotra -- a flagship symbol of the Indian Ocean archipelago's... on 7 June 2021
Swiss mired in poisonous row over pesticides The idyllic image of peaceful Swiss Alpine pastures is being shattered by upcoming votes on pesticides which have sharply divided opinion in... on 6 June 2021
Indonesian women take on plastic waste brick by brick Alarmed by the mountains of plastic waste leaching into Indonesia's waters, two best friends are taking on the environmental menace by turning... on 5 June 2021
