The largest plastic manufacturers are located in the US, EU, UK, and Japan, former colonial powers which are also now the main exporters of their societies’ waste to the Global South, in a cycle called ‘waste colonialism,’ which is likely to be debated again this month.
Thousands of Birds Seized in Massive Indonesian Bird-Trafficking Bust
The birds were all found alive, and have since been checked by a veterinarian and released back to “suitable natural habitats.”
The birds were all found alive, and have since been checked by a veterinarian and released back to “suitable natural habitats.”
Mapping ‘Gloop and Mud’ Sheds Light on Seabed Carbon Storage
They also highlight some of the threats to this underwater carbon sink, particularly sediment disturbance caused by bottom trawling, a fishing method.
They also highlight some of the threats to this underwater carbon sink, particularly sediment disturbance caused by bottom trawling, a fishing method.
As Global Fire Risk Rises, Modern Homes Become Toxic Plastic Traps
Homeowners whose houses survive such wildfires are often stunned to learn that their homes are a toxic health threat, unlivable and a total loss.
Homeowners whose houses survive such wildfires are often stunned to learn that their homes are a toxic health threat, unlivable and a total loss.
A Key Driver of Decline, Can Wild Orchid Collectors Change Their Ways?
Conservationists in Southeast Asia are increasingly collaborating with orchid enthusiasts to try to reduce the pressure on wild populations.
Conservationists in Southeast Asia are increasingly collaborating with orchid enthusiasts to try to reduce the pressure on wild populations.
More Than 20% of Earth’s Plants Grow Only on Islands, Global Study Finds
This information is extremely valuable for both research — enhancing our understanding of the drivers of endemism and island biodiversity — and for conservation
This information is extremely valuable for both research — enhancing our understanding of the drivers of endemism and island biodiversity — and for conservation
Grounded: A Pilot Who Quit Flying to Help Tackle Climate Change Works to Change Aviation, for Good
Smith’s testimony gives credence to the fact that 50% of carbon emissions from the airline industry come from a tiny fraction — just 1% — of the global population.
Smith’s testimony gives credence to the fact that 50% of carbon emissions from the airline industry come from a tiny fraction — just 1% — of the global population.
Study Shows, via Clouded Leopards, How to Better Protect Forests
Improving protected area design and management is vital as the urgency of environmental action builds, especially in regions facing escalating development threats, such as Borneo.
Improving protected area design and management is vital as the urgency of environmental action builds, especially in regions facing escalating development threats, such as Borneo.
Marshes Are Cost-Effective for Protecting Coasts: Study
Previous studies suggest that areas behind marshes experience significantly less damage during coastal storms compared with those without a living buffer.
Previous studies suggest that areas behind marshes experience significantly less damage during coastal storms compared with those without a living buffer.
Animals Consume Alcohol More Often Than Previously Known: Study
Considering various anecdotes of animals getting “drunk” on alcohol, scientists reviewed existing scientific literature to find out how widespread ethanol is in the natural world and the kinds of animals that consume it.
Considering various anecdotes of animals getting “drunk” on alcohol, scientists reviewed existing scientific literature to find out how widespread ethanol is in the natural world and the kinds of animals that consume it.
NOAA Finds 77% of World’s Corals Exposed to Bleaching-Level Heat
Roughly 90% of the excess heat from anthropogenic climate change is absorbed by the oceans, making them hotter now than at any point in modern history.
Roughly 90% of the excess heat from anthropogenic climate change is absorbed by the oceans, making them hotter now than at any point in modern history.
Atmospheric Methane Removal: A Promising but Challenging Climate Solution
Removing atmospheric methane is a tempting prospect as a climate change-curbing strategy.
Removing atmospheric methane is a tempting prospect as a climate change-curbing strategy.
Report Reveals How Environmental Crime Profits in the Amazon Are Laundered
The most popular way to launder money involves the use of shell and front companies, and corruption was the single most prevalent convergent crime mentioned.
The most popular way to launder money involves the use of shell and front companies, and corruption was the single most prevalent convergent crime mentioned.
Can Cattle and Wildlife Co-exist in the Maasai Mara? A Controversial Study Says Yes
The finding has drawn criticism from other researchers, who question its methodology and say the overwhelming evidence points to the need for restrictions on cattle grazing inside these protected areas.
The finding has drawn criticism from other researchers, who question its methodology and say the overwhelming evidence points to the need for restrictions on cattle grazing inside these protected areas.
Karachi Expected to Receive 2.3 Million Climate Migrants by 2050: Report
Karachi, the nation’s economic hub, is attractive to climate migrants seeking employment opportunities.
Karachi, the nation’s economic hub, is attractive to climate migrants seeking employment opportunities.
With Rare Mammal Tourism, Observing Means Conserving (Commentary)
As interest in mammal-watching grows, can any of the 6,500 other less iconic global mammal species also benefit?
As interest in mammal-watching grows, can any of the 6,500 other less iconic global mammal species also benefit?