A crucial scientific report has not been included in the environmental impact assessment of a new $16 billion gas project in Papua New Guinea, which received the final green-light from co-venturers last week.

While the world’s attention is focused on the 2009 Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the Pacific Island country of New Caledonia is quietly struggling with its own climate change burden. Nicole Gooch reports from New Caledonia.

An international body for the protection of wetlands is investigating acute toxic pollution and a PNG government approved mining project at Lake Kutubu, according to an investigation by Calliste Weitenberg.

The case against oil giant Chevron may finally be coming to an end after at least 16 years in the court system, writes Sophie Palmer.

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold faces fierce community opposition to its new ventures in Lake Cowal as residents are outraged by what the damage it could do to the towns’ natural environment and heritage, writes Isabelle O’Connor.