Indigenous groups shut down Interamerican highway to protest Panama mining laws
An indigenous Ngobe protester was killed by a gunshot wound to the chest during confrontations with the police this morning, 5th February, in San Félix, Panama. It has been confirmed that three more people have been hurt with local residents insisting many more are injured. In flat contradiction, the Security Minister Jose Mulino has stated that his officers are not carrying guns. In retaliation to the death, Ngobe protestors have set light to a police station in San Félix.
Girl Scouts push environmental causes
Girl Scouts of the USA has launched Girl Scouts Forever Green, its signature 100th year anniversary action project focused on environmentally positive goals such as conserving energy and growing rain gardens.
Tackling the animal trade
Australian and Thai authorities are working together to tackle the vast international trade in live, exotic animals and animal parts.
Nepalese teenagers help monitor wildlife
High in the Nepalese Himalaya, teenage students are monitoring wildlife in their community. They have made a surprising discovery.
UK’s Labour opposition party criticizes government’s green credentials
The British Chancellor is among those in government with an “active contempt” for environmental protection that leaves the UK at risk of missing out on the transition to a low-carbon economy, according to the Labour Party’s shadow energy and climate change minister.
