Wolves killed more than 2,100 reindeer in Finland last year – herders suspect Russian wolf numbers have exploded after hunters were sent to the frontline in Ukraine ~enviro Article 930 words, published Jan 24 2026 11 votes
The Icelandic volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwide ~enviro Article 1038 words, published Oct 13 2025 9 votes
Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to restart - or pay $11billion investor-state dispute settlement. ~enviro pollution Article 2259 words 23 votes
Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland's ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035 – but now, the land has started emitting more greenhouse gases than it stores ~enviro climate change Article 1679 words 17 votes
Botanists identify thirty-three global ‘dark spots’ with thousands of unknown plants ~science biology Article 654 words 16 votes
Buried deep in the permafrost, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is opening its doors to the world with the launch of a new virtual tour to mark its fifteenth anniversary ~science biology Article 865 words 9 votes
Animal populations experience average decline of almost 70% since 1970, report reveals ~enviro Article 1018 words, published Oct 12 2022 7 votes