‘Like a Phoenix,’ A New Forest Emerges From the Destruction in Ukraine
Russia’s bombing of Kakhovka Dam in 2023 killed hundreds of people and tens of thousands of animals, but it’s also provided a potential ecological reset….
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In War-torn Syria, Efforts To Save a River Refuse to Die
Campaigns to revive the Barada River face an upstream battle Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration between Ensia and Egab exploring environmental efforts by…
The Gaza War is an Environmental Catastrophe
Toxic waste, water-borne diseases, vast carbon emissions: Dr. Mariam Abd El Hay describes the myriad harms of Israel’s assault to the region’s ecosystems. “Ever-worsening shortages…
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Let’s forget propaganda for a minute. Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February. Fact. On the same day, Putin’s army seized control of the ghost Chernobyl…