UN report says populations of many sub-Saharan countries projected to double between 2022 and 2050, 'putting additional pressure on already strained resources'

State wiped NIS 65 million off an NIS 83.5 million water bill in October, after mineral extraction company argued payments were included in royalties

Government report finds number of Australian species listed as threatened rose by 8% since 2016; Canberra to declare 30% of land and surrounding sea protected areas

Industries that exploit Israel's natural resources, like gas and the Dead Sea, have until now avoided paying while appeals went on over amounts owed