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Iraq's Tigris River in danger of disappearing

The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.

Ecologist flees after 4WD beach ban death threats

Leading ecologist Professor Thomas Schlacher was forced to relocate his family after violent threats for proposing 4WD restrictions on fragile Australian beaches. Discover the conflict between conservation and tourism.

Emergency search for man in Cwmbran river

Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.

Antarctic krill crisis threatens global ecosystem

Antarctic krill, vital for ocean ecosystems and carbon absorption, face unprecedented fishing threats. Discover why protecting this tiny species matters for our planet's future. Take action now.

Hippo's Magical Diwali Swim in Ganges River

In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.

Daring Hudson River rescue saves American swimmer

A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.

Munich's iconic river surfing wave vanishes

The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.

Maine's lobster boom defies climate change expectations

New England's coastal waters are experiencing a remarkable lobster population explosion, with Maine reporting record-breaking catches. Discover how warming seas are reshaping marine ecosystems and creating unexpected opportunities for fishermen.

Impossible Life Discovered Beneath Arctic Ice

Groundbreaking research uncovers mysterious marine organisms flourishing in complete darkness under Arctic sea ice, challenging everything we thought we knew about polar ecosystems.

Murray Cod's Epic 1,100km River Journey Revealed

Groundbreaking tracking research reveals the astonishing migration patterns of Australia's iconic Murray cod through the Murray-Darling river system, challenging previous understanding of freshwater fish behaviour.

Youth Power Klamath River's Historic Restoration

Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.

Russian troops trapped in Dnipro 'death zone' by Ukraine

Exclusive military analysis reveals how Russian forces have become sitting ducks on the Dnipro's east bank, suffering catastrophic losses in what soldiers are calling a 'suicide mission' against Ukraine's precision strikes.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

Coral reefs approach climate tipping point

New scientific research reveals coral reefs are approaching a critical climate threshold that could trigger irreversible damage to marine ecosystems worldwide.

Ying Ang's stunning mushroom photography reveals nature's secrets

Explore the captivating world of fungi through Ying Ang's lens in 'Fruiting Bodies' - a stunning photographic series that transforms ordinary mushrooms into extraordinary works of art, revealing the intricate beauty of nature's most mysterious organisms.

Earth's largest ocean current slowing - climate warning

Groundbreaking research reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, Earth's most powerful ocean flow, is slowing dramatically due to climate change, threatening global climate patterns and marine ecosystems.

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