Top 10 good news stories (yes, really) from 2022
Anyone would be forgiven for thinking there was little good news in a year dominated by the war in Ukraine as well as the cost-of-living...
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French authorities track Beluga whale after it strays into the Seine River
Issued on: 05/08/2022 – 15:13 French authorities are tracking a Beluga whale that strayed far from its Arctic habitat into the Seine River, raising fears...
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Jellyfish invasion: Climate change blamed as swarm swamps Israeli coast
Issued on: 26/07/2022 – 15:52Modified: 26/07/2022 – 16:24 A vast swarm of jellyfish has appeared off the coast of Haifa in Israel in recent days,...
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Iraq, a hotbed of wildlife trafficking: Surge in demand sparks fear for endangered species
Issued on: 22/02/2022 – 14:30 Decades of conflict has made Iraq a hotbed for trafficking. From weapons to drugs, Iraq has dominated headlines. However, less...
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South Africa’s boom in tiger farming ‘contributing to species decline’
Issued on: 02/02/2022 – 18:09 South Africa has seen a boom in farming tigers for commercial export in recent years, potentially posing an additional threat...
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Peru declares environmental emergency in coastal area fouled by oil spill
Issued on: 23/01/2022 – 07:45 Peru declared an environmental emergency Saturday to battle an oil spill caused by freak waves from a volcanic eruption in...