6.30.2022

Landslide in Austria: Aerial photos of the Carinthia region show the extent of the damage

Aerial photos captured the extent of the damage after heavy rains triggered landslides in southern Austria.

Houses and streets in the Carinthia region were flooded with muddy running water, some vehicles got stuck in the mud.

Local authorities said at least one person was killed and another is missing.

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Why asteroids are the next big prize in the space race

Asteroids contain large amounts of minerals and precious metals. Attention will be drawn to this on International Asteroid Day on June 30th.

As resources on Earth are depleted, some scientists suggest that asteroids could be mined instead. But could developing countries be left out of this new space race? Video journalist: Suneth Perera

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6.29.2022

Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans

A UN conference begins this week in Portugal that could lead to progress towards an agreement to protect the world's oceans.

The oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. They provide about half of the planet's oxygen and absorb more CO2 than Earth's atmosphere.

At the same time, they are exposed to the dangers of global warming, overfishing and plastic pollution.

It is claimed that large expanses of ocean must be protected from human activity in order for them to regenerate.

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6.23.2022

The world's "largest freshwater fish" was found in the Mekong River in Cambodia

According to scientists, the largest freshwater fish ever documented was found in the Mekong River in Cambodia.

The 300kg giant ray was examined and tagged before being released into the river.

Scientists said the discovery was "absolutely amazing".

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6.22.2022

The world's "largest freshwater fish" was found in the mekong in Cambodia

According to scientists, the largest freshwater fish ever documented was found in the Mekong River in Cambodia.

The 300kg giant ray was examined and tagged before being released into the river.

Scientists said the discovery was "absolutely amazing".

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6.16.2022

Food Waste: Fruits and vegetables saved from farms

According to a 2021 study by environmental organization WRAP, around 3.6 million tons of food produced by farms ends up as surplus or waste every year.

See how volunteer scavengers, aka scavengers, are helping to fight food waste at the source - the farms themselves.

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6.07.2022

Climate crisis in Australia: women call for action with a photo petition

When Australia was devastated by a bushfire crisis two years ago, local photographer Hilary Wardhaugh decided to launch a campaign.

She collected photos of women from across the country documenting Australia's climate crisis.

Ms Wardhaugh will present the visual petition to MPs on June 9th.

Video by BBC's Isabelle Rodd.

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