If greenhouse gas emissions continue apace, scientists predict that Joshua trees may lose up to 80% of their current habitat by century’s end.
Open Burning of Plastic Is an Escalating Public Health Threat, Say Experts
Plastic waste is an exploding global problem, with minimal recycling resulting in incineration as a common disposal practice.
Plastic waste is an exploding global problem, with minimal recycling resulting in incineration as a common disposal practice.
A Better Brew: How Regenerative Coffee Could Root Out Exploitation
Higonnet said she believes the key to sustainable coffee is regenerative agroforestry, where coffee plants are grown in the shade of trees, which is how coffee was cultivated before commercialization.
Higonnet said she believes the key to sustainable coffee is regenerative agroforestry, where coffee plants are grown in the shade of trees, which is how coffee was cultivated before commercialization.
How Drug Cartels Destroy the Last Habitat of Mexico’s Thick-Billed Parrot (Commentary)
Deforestation driven by drug trafficking there is violently erasing entire habitats that the birds require.
Deforestation driven by drug trafficking there is violently erasing entire habitats that the birds require.
Droughts Are a ‘Slow-Moving Global Catastrophe,’ Report Finds
More than 90 million people across Eastern and Southern Africa face acute food insecurity or need food assistance, according to the report.
More than 90 million people across Eastern and Southern Africa face acute food insecurity or need food assistance, according to the report.
The World’s Children Suffer Brunt of Wildfire Smoke Health Impacts
Researchers emphasize that children are especially susceptible to harm from wildfire smoke due to their physiology and tendency to spend more time outdoors.
Researchers emphasize that children are especially susceptible to harm from wildfire smoke due to their physiology and tendency to spend more time outdoors.
Wildlife & Tourists on the up in Zambia’s Kafue Park: Q&A With Manager Craig Reid
African Parks plans to introduce as many as 60 black rhinos to Kafue NP in the coming years and has already reestablished a thriving population of Kafue lechwe, a wetlands antelope unique to this landscape.
African Parks plans to introduce as many as 60 black rhinos to Kafue NP in the coming years and has already reestablished a thriving population of Kafue lechwe, a wetlands antelope unique to this landscape.
104 Companies Linked to 20% of Global Environmental Conflicts, Study Finds
A recent study has found that just 104 companies, mostly multinational corporations from high-income countries, are involved in a fifth of the more than 3,000 environmental conflicts it analyzed.
A recent study has found that just 104 companies, mostly multinational corporations from high-income countries, are involved in a fifth of the more than 3,000 environmental conflicts it analyzed.
As Exotic Pet Demands Rise, Invertebrates Need Trade Protections Too: Study
The reviewed studies also showed that invertebrates are traded both physically in community markets, grocery and pet stores, but also traded on social media, pet store websites, international auction platforms and on the dark web.
The reviewed studies also showed that invertebrates are traded both physically in community markets, grocery and pet stores, but also traded on social media, pet store websites, international auction platforms and on the dark web.
Study Links Surge in Lightning Disasters in Bangladesh to Transboundary Air Pollution
Bangladesh records the highest lightning-related death density in South Asia, with over 4,000 deaths since 2010.
Bangladesh records the highest lightning-related death density in South Asia, with over 4,000 deaths since 2010.
From Apps to Indigenous Guardians: Ways We Can Save Rainforests
One of those tools is Global Forest Watch, an online platform that uses satellite data, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to track where exactly deforestation is happening and where forests are growing back.
One of those tools is Global Forest Watch, an online platform that uses satellite data, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to track where exactly deforestation is happening and where forests are growing back.
As Ocean Acidification Ramps Up, Experts Call for Speedy Ocean Protection
Ocean acidification is an added stressor to marine life already facing pressure from multiple threats connected to climate change (including marine heatwaves and reduced oxygen levels in seawater), along with other direct human impacts including pollution, overfishing and deep-sea mining.
Ocean acidification is an added stressor to marine life already facing pressure from multiple threats connected to climate change (including marine heatwaves and reduced oxygen levels in seawater), along with other direct human impacts including pollution, overfishing and deep-sea mining.
Colombian Waste Pickers Inundate Iconic Bogota Square with Plastic Bottles to Protest Falling Wages
Most waste pickers in Colombia work independently, pulling heavy carts and gathering recyclable items that are not collected by local garbage trucks.
Most waste pickers in Colombia work independently, pulling heavy carts and gathering recyclable items that are not collected by local garbage trucks.
Plastic Bag Bans Linked to Sharp Decline in Coastal Litter, Study Finds
Despite the widespread adoption of plastic bag policies, there have been limited data on their effectiveness, until now.
Despite the widespread adoption of plastic bag policies, there have been limited data on their effectiveness, until now.
Vanishing Giants: The Indian Ocean’s Biggest Fish Need Saving (Commentary)
The lead author of a new paper published in the journal Conservation Biology argues that these fish must be protected to ensure healthier reefs, marine ecosystems and adjacent human communities.
The lead author of a new paper published in the journal Conservation Biology argues that these fish must be protected to ensure healthier reefs, marine ecosystems and adjacent human communities.
Signs of Hope for Rescued Gorillas Rewilded in DRC, but Security Concerns Linger
To reduce poaching in the area, GRACE says it focuses on working closely with local communities and integrating them into the organization.
To reduce poaching in the area, GRACE says it focuses on working closely with local communities and integrating them into the organization.