![Ship stranded off US delights curious, worries environmentalists Ship stranded off US delights curious, worries environmentalists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650255340_PASADENA.jpg)
Ship stranded off US delights curious, worries environmentalists
The massive container ship Ever Forward has been stranded for a month in the mud of the US East Coast's Chesapeake Bay.
Mon Apr 18 2022
![EXPLAINER: What next after Indonesia ends freeze on palm permits? EXPLAINER: What next after Indonesia ends freeze on palm permits?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635485977_burntwoodland.jpg)
EXPLAINER: What next after Indonesia ends freeze on palm permits?
Top officials have said new permit applications will be rejected but experts warned of a lack of legal clarity.
Fri Oct 29 2021
![Argentina lakes turn pink but the outlook not rosy, environmentalists say Argentina lakes turn pink but the outlook not rosy, environmentalists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81627864522_ARGENTINA.jpg)
Argentina lakes turn pink but the outlook not rosy, environmentalists say
The pink color could potentially be the result of a dye typically used to give prawns raised nearby their typically rose-colored hue.
Mon Aug 02 2021
![With stories and puppets, environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves With stories and puppets, environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71617585311_INDONESIA.jpg)
With stories and puppets, environmentalist battles to save Indonesia's mangroves
The issue has reached national attention and Indonesia recently embarked on one of the world's biggest campaigns to restore mangroves.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Hamilton against tree-felling to build new Brazil track Hamilton against tree-felling to build new Brazil track](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602218447_HAMILTON.jpg)
Hamilton against tree-felling to build new Brazil track
The proposed circuit is planned to be in a forested area where a reported 70,000 trees would have to be felled to allow construction.
Fri Oct 09 2020
![Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598677486_MAURITIUS.jpg)
Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill
Environmentalists are demanding an investigation into the deaths of dozens of dolphins following an oil spill.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Lynas CEO: I'm An Environmentalist Lynas CEO: I'm An Environmentalist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81578036829_awani-review.jpg)
Lynas CEO: I'm An Environmentalist
Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze says she knew there was a 'mammoth task' ahead when she first took on the job, but did not realise how big that task was.
Mon Dec 25 2017
![After Asia, palm oil faces backlash in Africa After Asia, palm oil faces backlash in Africa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61458306487_PalmOil.jpg)
After Asia, palm oil faces backlash in Africa
The sheer scale of land required is having an impact in Gabon, Cameroon and the Congo Basin, environmentalists say.
Wed Dec 28 2016
![Canada approves Can$36 bn LNG project, eyes Asia Canada approves Can$36 bn LNG project, eyes Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41475047593_CatherineMcKenna.jpg)
Canada approves Can$36 bn LNG project, eyes Asia
The project is the first deal by Canada's year-old Liberal government that goes against environmentalists in the name of the country's economic interests.
Wed Sep 28 2016
![DiCaprio visits Indonesian jungle to support environmentalists DiCaprio visits Indonesian jungle to support environmentalists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/41435049056_LEONARDODICAPRIO.jpg)
DiCaprio visits Indonesian jungle to support environmentalists
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has visited the Indonesian jungle to help protect a biodiverse area from deforestation.
Tue Mar 29 2016
![Stop bauxite activities in Pahang for good - Activists Stop bauxite activities in Pahang for good - Activists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41452181454_BauksitKuantan.jpg)
Stop bauxite activities in Pahang for good - Activists
An environmentalist has said it loud and clear, 'Stop bauxite activities in Pahang for good' as the state capital ecosystem has already been damaged.
Mon Jan 11 2016
![Colombian eco-designer finds beauty in trash Colombian eco-designer finds beauty in trash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61450071568_ColombianEcoDesigner.jpg)
Colombian eco-designer finds beauty in trash
Adriana Restrepo, a Colombian fashion designer and environmentalist, finds beauty in other people's trash.
Tue Dec 15 2015
![Environmentalists hail China shark fin ban at official banquets Environmentalists hail China shark fin ban at official banquets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/51386577136_295x200.jpg)
Environmentalists hail China shark fin ban at official banquets
Environmentalists hailed a Chinese government ban on serving shark's fin and bird's nest soup among other wild animal products at official functions.
Mon Dec 09 2013
![TEDxMerdekaSquare with environmentalist Adrian Yeo TEDxMerdekaSquare with environmentalist Adrian Yeo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/41381039050_295x200.jpg)
TEDxMerdekaSquare with environmentalist Adrian Yeo
In this final episode for the TEDxMerdekaSquare series, environmentalist Adrian Yeo shares five pointers on how to kick start grassroots movement to address climate change and environmental issues.
Sat Oct 26 2013
![Oil spill a common phenomenon in Malaysia, claims environmentalist Oil spill a common phenomenon in Malaysia, claims environmentalist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/41376044510_295x200.jpg)
Oil spill a common phenomenon in Malaysia, claims environmentalist
Environmentalist, Almir Ayat said oil spill is quite a normal phenomenon. He said there are a lot of companies who practice this.
Sun Sep 01 2013