Environmental Destruction

‘Everything is dead’: Ukraine rushes to stem ecocide after river poisoning

As I read the heartbreaking accounts of the devastating impact of the river poisoning in Ukraine, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of sorrow and anger. The Desna River, once a symbol of purity and beauty, now lies dead, devoid of life due to the callous actions of those who care nothing for the environment or the consequences of their actions. It is a stark reminder of the lengths some will go to in pursuit of power and control, without a thought for the irreversible damage they leave in their wake.

The reports of the Desna River being poisoned, leading to the death of every organism along its 650km length, are nothing short of a tragedy.… Continue reading

‘China destroyed 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs’

China’s destruction of 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs is a devastating blow to our precious oceans. As a diver, someone who finds solace and wonder in the depths of the sea, this news hits hard. The beauty and richness of coral reefs are unparalleled, providing a habitat for countless species and serving as a vital pillar of marine ecosystems. To hear that China, a modern colonialist power, has played the largest role in this destruction is disheartening.

The sheer disregard for the environment displayed by China is appalling. They bulldoze over endangered giant clams, expand islands, and dominate overfishing, leading to the devastation of fish stocks in the South China Sea.… Continue reading