Conservationists can now monitor climate impacts to expansive marine ecosystems over extended periods of time, a task that used to be impossible, using a tool developed by scientists in the U.S.
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Experts Pushing for High-Seas Fishing Ban Win ‘Nobel Prize for Environment’
Fisheries experts Daniel Pauly and Rashid Sumaila have won the 2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, an award administered by the University of Southern California.
Fisheries experts Daniel Pauly and Rashid Sumaila have won the 2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, an award administered by the University of Southern California.
Podcast: Goodbye to Blue Skies? The Trouble With Engineered Solutions
Humanity has created a lot of ecological problems, and many of the proposed solutions come with giant price tags — or the things lost can even be priceless, like the sight of a blue sky — with no guarantee of solving the situation in the long term.
Humanity has created a lot of ecological problems, and many of the proposed solutions come with giant price tags — or the things lost can even be priceless, like the sight of a blue sky — with no guarantee of solving the situation in the long term.
Invisible Destruction: 38% Of Remaining Amazon Forest Already Degraded
According to a new study signed by 35 scientists from all over the world, more than 1 million square miles of what remains of the Amazon Forest are suffering from degradation; this is more than 10 times the size of the UK.
According to a new study signed by 35 scientists from all over the world, more than 1 million square miles of what remains of the Amazon Forest are suffering from degradation; this is more than 10 times the size of the UK.
Costa Rica Announces Ban on Fishing of Hammerhead Sharks
Costa Rica announced an all-out ban on the fishing of hammerhead sharks, specifically the smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena), scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) and great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran).
Costa Rica announced an all-out ban on the fishing of hammerhead sharks, specifically the smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena), scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) and great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran).
Peatland Restoration in Temperate Nations Could Be Carbon Storage Bonanza
Much maligned and undervalued over the centuries, temperate peatlands have seen a lot damage in that time — drained for agriculture, planted with trees, mined for horticulture and fuel. But in an age of escalating climate change, people are now turning to restoration.
Much maligned and undervalued over the centuries, temperate peatlands have seen a lot damage in that time — drained for agriculture, planted with trees, mined for horticulture and fuel. But in an age of escalating climate change, people are now turning to restoration.
Indigenous Women Record Age-Old Knowledge of Bees in Colombia’s Amazon
A team of Indigenous Yucuna women in the Colombian Amazon are rescuing and documenting the remaining oral knowledge on bees and their roles in the ecosystem, along with the traditional classification system of diverse bee species.
A team of Indigenous Yucuna women in the Colombian Amazon are rescuing and documenting the remaining oral knowledge on bees and their roles in the ecosystem, along with the traditional classification system of diverse bee species.
U.S. Grocery Chains Flunk Sustainability, Human Rights Tests for Tuna Sourcing
Greenpeace has scored the 16 largest U.S. grocery retailers on human rights and environmental sustainability in their tuna sourcing, giving just one, ALDI, a “passing” overall grade.
Greenpeace has scored the 16 largest U.S. grocery retailers on human rights and environmental sustainability in their tuna sourcing, giving just one, ALDI, a “passing” overall grade.
‘Not a Good Sign’: Study Shows Greenland Temperatures at 1,000-Year High
New research shows that north-central Greenland experienced the highest temperatures between 2001 and 2011 over a 1,000-year period.
New research shows that north-central Greenland experienced the highest temperatures between 2001 and 2011 over a 1,000-year period.
Forest Loss May Push Tree-Dependent Marbled Cats Into Threatened Category
Currently considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, the little-known marbled cat may at greater risk from habitat disturbance than previously thought, a new study says.
Currently considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, the little-known marbled cat may at greater risk from habitat disturbance than previously thought, a new study says.
Amazonian Countries Must Act Together to Reverse Rainforest Loss, Experts Say
A group of researchers from the Science Panel for the Amazon, an initiative dedicated to the region, says reversing the destruction of the rainforest needs to be done through large-scale restoration.
A group of researchers from the Science Panel for the Amazon, an initiative dedicated to the region, says reversing the destruction of the rainforest needs to be done through large-scale restoration.
Pollinator Declines Linked to Half Million Early Human Deaths Annually: Study
Robust epidemiological research has linked higher fruit, vegetable and nut intake to lowered mortality from many major chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
Robust epidemiological research has linked higher fruit, vegetable and nut intake to lowered mortality from many major chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
With Climate Change, Nepal’s Leopards Get a Bigger Range — And More Problems
Climate change will make higher-elevation areas of Nepal suitable habitat for leopards, a new study shows.
Climate change will make higher-elevation areas of Nepal suitable habitat for leopards, a new study shows.
‘War With Weeds’ Lacks Ecological Understanding and Empathy (Commentary)
‘Weeds’ are plants with special botanical and ecological attributes that allow their rapid establishment in disturbed areas, helping to reduce erosion of soils.
‘Weeds’ are plants with special botanical and ecological attributes that allow their rapid establishment in disturbed areas, helping to reduce erosion of soils.
Canopy Bridges Connect Forests, Wildlife, and International Researchers
The expansion of roads and highways has negatively impacted arboreal animals by separating them from essential resources such as food, shelter and mates.
The expansion of roads and highways has negatively impacted arboreal animals by separating them from essential resources such as food, shelter and mates.
The Dark Side of Light: Coastal Urban Lighting Threatens Marine Life, Study Shows
A new study finds that artificial lights in coastal megacities have come to outshine the moon for most of the year, putting marine species at risk.
By Juliette Portala A new study finds that artificial lights in coastal megacities have come to outshine the moon for most of the year, putting marine species at risk. The researchers say that light pollution impacts on marine ecosystems are difficult to assess compared to other pollutants, as levels of light underwater are not only…