Conservationists may be thwarting their own efforts, as well as causing harm to wildlife, in their battle against invasive species, a new op-ed argues.
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Sighting of an American Black Vulture in Nepal Causes a Flutter
Conservationists in Nepal have spotted an American black vulture in the country for the first time.
Conservationists in Nepal have spotted an American black vulture in the country for the first time.
Record-breaking Seafood Production Must Undergo a ‘Blue Transformation’: Fao
Nearly one in four people across the planet don’t have access to a nutritious diet.
Nearly one in four people across the planet don’t have access to a nutritious diet.
Space: New Frontier for Climate Change & Commodification, or Conservation? (Commentary)
After its Cold War, militaristic origins, space exploration became an arena for scientific inquiry where courageous people have pushed the bounds of science and knowledge of our planet.
After its Cold War, militaristic origins, space exploration became an arena for scientific inquiry where courageous people have pushed the bounds of science and knowledge of our planet.
‘We Have Advanced, but With Much Pain’: Q&a With Indigenous Leader José Gregorio Díaz Mirabal
José Gregorio Díaz Mirabal heads COICA, an association that represents the Indigenous peoples of all nine countries in the Amazon Basin.
José Gregorio Díaz Mirabal heads COICA, an association that represents the Indigenous peoples of all nine countries in the Amazon Basin.
‘The Return of Land To Indigenous People Is Key’: Q&a With Shinnecock Kelp Farm’s Tela Troge
The Shinnecock Kelp Farm is farming sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) in hopes that it will absorb some of the water’s excess nitrogen.
The Shinnecock Kelp Farm is farming sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) in hopes that it will absorb some of the water’s excess nitrogen.
Scientists Strive To Restore World’s Embattled Kelp Forests
Sudden recent wipeouts of vast kelp forests along the coastlines of Tasmania and California highlighted how little was known about protecting or restoring these vital marine ecosystems.
Sudden recent wipeouts of vast kelp forests along the coastlines of Tasmania and California highlighted how little was known about protecting or restoring these vital marine ecosystems.
Fish-farming Practices Come Under Scrutiny Amid Surge in Aquaculture
A recent investigative report claims to reveal for the first time the poor conditions, including mistreatment of fish, in some Indonesian fish farms.
A recent investigative report claims to reveal for the first time the poor conditions, including mistreatment of fish, in some Indonesian fish farms.
Traditional Communities Rally Behind Ecotourism To Conserve Their Forests
They offer a wide range of activities and workshops to both generate revenue for the community and to educate visitors on their way of life and the importance of nature.
They offer a wide range of activities and workshops to both generate revenue for the community and to educate visitors on their way of life and the importance of nature.
Net-zero Commitments Must Include More Anti-deforestation Policies, Un Tells Private Sector
Many companies with net-zero commitments have made little, tangible progress against tropical deforestation, according to a recent report from a U.N. climate change task force.
Many companies with net-zero commitments have made little, tangible progress against tropical deforestation, according to a recent report from a U.N. climate change task force.
‘Beenome’ Project Aims To Boost Bee Conservation With Genetic Mapping
A recent study found that of 46 U.S. bumblebee species on record, most had been negatively affected by temperature change over the past 120 years, more so than by precipitation and floral resources.
A recent study found that of 46 U.S. bumblebee species on record, most had been negatively affected by temperature change over the past 120 years, more so than by precipitation and floral resources.
‘Fitbit for Whales’ and Other Tagging Tech Help Reshape Wildlife Conservation
Tagging technology has since the 1960s helped conservationists and researchers keep track of a wide range of wildlife species.
Tagging technology has since the 1960s helped conservationists and researchers keep track of a wide range of wildlife species.
Parrots of the Caribbean: Birding Tourism Offers Hope for Threatened Species
Efforts by state agencies, NGOs, volunteers and entrepreneurs are trying to ensure that none of them slips into extinction.
Efforts by state agencies, NGOs, volunteers and entrepreneurs are trying to ensure that none of them slips into extinction.
As Jakarta Chokes on Toxic Air, Indonesian Government Stalls on Taking Action
Jakarta’s air pollution has been worsening recently, with the Indonesian capital routinely ranked top of the list of the world’s most polluted major cities.
Jakarta’s air pollution has been worsening recently, with the Indonesian capital routinely ranked top of the list of the world’s most polluted major cities.
Room to Roam: Biologists and Communities Create Corridors for Jaguars in Mexico
Three communities in Costa Grande de Guerrero joined the project and created corridor for jaguar conservation.
Three communities in Costa Grande de Guerrero joined the project and created corridor for jaguar conservation.
As Nepal’s tigers thrive, Indigenous knowledge may be key in preventing attacks
As Nepal looks to be on track to double its tiger population this year from a 2010 baseline, its conservation success has had a high cost on forest-dependent communities.
As Nepal looks to be on track to double its tiger population this year from a 2010 baseline, its conservation success has had a high cost on forest-dependent communities.