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The Nile’s delta is badly polluted by heavy metals
The contaminants primarily derive from untreated agricultural drainage, municipal waste and industrial wastewater.
Deforestation drives decreases in rainfall across the tropics
Tropical forests rely on moisture to survive and remaining areas of forest will be impacted by a drier climate.
How ‘ugly’ fruits and vegetables could solve food waste
Globally, around 14% of food produced is lost after harvesting but before it reaches shops and supermarkets.
As many as 29 threatened species are coming back from the brink in Australia
Up to 15 threatened mammal, eight bird, four frog, one reptile and one fish species have recovered.
How to ensure the success of reintroducing apex predators into their former habitats
Success rates for large carnivore relocations have increased significantly since before 2007.
Some corals are putting up a fight against warming temperatures
Heat-tolerant alga can help corals endure well into the second half of the current century.