Few companies currently disclose biodiversity impacts, and measurement remains uneven, though existing tools can already inform operational and portfolio decisions.
Snakes on a Train: King Cobras Are Hitching Rides in India
A paper recently published in Biotropica suggests that king cobras (Ophiophagus kaalinga) may occasionally hitch a ride on trains in western India, turning railways into unexpected dispersal routes.
A paper recently published in Biotropica suggests that king cobras (Ophiophagus kaalinga) may occasionally hitch a ride on trains in western India, turning railways into unexpected dispersal routes.
Indigenous Concerns Surface as U.S. Agency Considers Seabed Mining in Alaskan Waters
The waters are off the coast of a state that is home to more than 200 Alaska Native nations and the proposal is raising cultural and environmental concerns.
The waters are off the coast of a state that is home to more than 200 Alaska Native nations and the proposal is raising cultural and environmental concerns.
Scientists Call for Ethics Rules as AI Fuels Animal Communication Research
The proposed guidelines, known as the PEPP Framework, which stands for Prepare, Engage, Prevent and Protect, lay out the principles for studying animal communication responsibly.
The proposed guidelines, known as the PEPP Framework, which stands for Prepare, Engage, Prevent and Protect, lay out the principles for studying animal communication responsibly.
Tipping Points and Ecosystem Collapse Are the Real Geopolitical Risk (Commentary)
Drawing on a newly released UK security assessment and wider research, he shows how ecosystem collapse creates cascading, non-linear shocks — from inflation and political polarization to displacement and conflict — that current economic and risk models consistently underestimate.
Drawing on a newly released UK security assessment and wider research, he shows how ecosystem collapse creates cascading, non-linear shocks — from inflation and political polarization to displacement and conflict — that current economic and risk models consistently underestimate.
What Is Lost When Environmental Coverage Is Cut
Environmental reporting plays an underappreciated coordinating role, helping policymakers, regulators, markets, and communities see how dispersed decisions connect and where responsibility plausibly lies—work that becomes most visible when it is diminished.
Environmental reporting plays an underappreciated coordinating role, helping policymakers, regulators, markets, and communities see how dispersed decisions connect and where responsibility plausibly lies—work that becomes most visible when it is diminished.
Global Moratorium on Whaling, a ‘Defining Moment,’ Turns 40
The IWC was formed in 1946 and is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
The IWC was formed in 1946 and is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
Malaysia Bans E-Waste Imports, Vows to End Illegal Dumping
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said in a statement late Wednesday that all electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, would be reclassified under the “absolute prohibition” category effective immediately.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said in a statement late Wednesday that all electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, would be reclassified under the “absolute prohibition” category effective immediately.
Light Pollution Could Worsen Allergy Seasons, New Study Suggests
Two primary factors affect when plants begin flowering and producing pollen: temperature and light.
Two primary factors affect when plants begin flowering and producing pollen: temperature and light.
Solar Energy Gains Ground Across Africa, but Challenges Persist
In its report, the Kigali-based AFSIA notes that their energy breakdown is an estimate and very likely underestimates the true size of the sector, as the methodology used failed to capture many small projects.
In its report, the Kigali-based AFSIA notes that their energy breakdown is an estimate and very likely underestimates the true size of the sector, as the methodology used failed to capture many small projects.
A ‘New Baseline‘: Study Captures Accelerating Sea-Level Rise in Africa
Sea-level rise has accelerated across Africa in recent decades, thanks to global warming and, in particular, to the melting of ice sheets and glaciers, according to a recent study.
Sea-level rise has accelerated across Africa in recent decades, thanks to global warming and, in particular, to the melting of ice sheets and glaciers, according to a recent study.
More Than 87M People Impacted by Climate-Related Disasters in 2025
Drought and food insecurity impacted the largest number of people. In Syria, which faced its worst drought in 36 years, an estimated 14.5 million people were left without enough food.
Drought and food insecurity impacted the largest number of people. In Syria, which faced its worst drought in 36 years, an estimated 14.5 million people were left without enough food.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Falling in North Atlantic Whales After Phaseout
PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — have been used since the mid-20th century in everything from nonstick cookware to firefighting foam.
PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — have been used since the mid-20th century in everything from nonstick cookware to firefighting foam.
Brazil Sets Out Its Strategy for Nature
When delegates gathered for the COP16 summit in Cali, Colombia, in October 2024, Brazil’s plan was still unfinished.
When delegates gathered for the COP16 summit in Cali, Colombia, in October 2024, Brazil’s plan was still unfinished.
Wildlife Attacks and Strange Animal Behavior — Fake Images Spark Conservation Concerns
When Houssein Rayaleh received a WhatsApp message from a local ecotourism guide showing footage of a lioness in Djibouti, he was excited.
When Houssein Rayaleh received a WhatsApp message from a local ecotourism guide showing footage of a lioness in Djibouti, he was excited.
Poaching African Lions for Black Market Could Pose Existential Threat
Poaching is especially rising in Mozambique and South Africa, said Peter Lindsey, the study’s lead author who directs the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund.
Poaching is especially rising in Mozambique and South Africa, said Peter Lindsey, the study’s lead author who directs the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund.