While the world focuses on its catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, BP is also coming under fire from Colombian workers
International efforts to protect the rights of the world’s aboriginal communities gain strength.
Egyptian politics heats up over Mubarak succession
Unproven scientific ‘fixes’ for global warming are a major threat to the planet
Judgment expected soon on historic environmental lawsuit
The fight is on to end illegal logging in the uniquely biodiverse ancient forests of Madagascar
Activist who scuppered oil and gas carve-up faces jail
Sea captain taken prisoner while attempting to stop Japanese whalers
India’s first ‘private city’ will do nothing to help the poor
European vessels fishing in Western Sahara’s rich waters are in violation of international law, according to the European Parliament’s own legal service.
Ugandans fight repressive anti-homosexuality bill
Public campaign prevents release of GM eggplant
Cluster munitions – long condemned by human rights groups for the devastating impact they have on civilians caught up in conflict – will be banned in most countries as of 1 August.
Resistance continues despite US recognition of post-coup regime