Fikile Ntshangase was involved in legal dispute over extension of coalmine in KwaZulu-Natal
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Patrick GreenfieldFikile Ntshangase, a 65-year-old environmental activist who opposed the expansion of a coal mine near her home in South Africa, was shot dead yesterday.
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We do not know how many species live on Earth. Barcoding could change that – and open the way for incredible discoveries
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Patrick GreenfieldWe do not know how many species live on Earth. DNA barcoding could change that.
My piece for @guardian
Once again, Costa Rica is leading the world on a major environmental issue.
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#BioAlfa #biodiversity
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Everything you need to know about who will be there, who’s staying away and what the hot topics will be at Wednesday’s virtual event in New York
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Patrick GreenfieldIt's a big day for biodiversity.
World leaders will discuss the crisis in our natural world at a UN summit in New York later on today.
Here's what you need to know.
@phoeb0 & I will be live blogging #BiodiversitySummit proceedings for @guardian .
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For decades David Attenborough delighted millions with tales of life on Earth. But now the broadcaster wants us to face up to the state of the planet
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Patrick GreenfieldViewing figures for Sir David Attenborough's #ExtinctionTheFacts surged throughout the hour on BBC1 last Sunday.
Are viewers finally ready for the truth about nature?
My piece with comments from @juliapgjones , @jack_bootle & Sir David himself.
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