Similar to other types of air pollution, wildfire smoke is associated with a wide range of short-term health impacts, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and people with preexisting medical conditions.
Study: A Third of Africa’s Great Apes at Risk From Mining of Transition Metals
Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos face potential fallout from current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa.
Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos face potential fallout from current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa.
Madagascar Lemurs, Tortoises Seized in Thai Bust Reveal Reach of Wildlife Trafficking
Some 98% of lemur species are threatened with extinction in the next 20 years, according to the IUCN, mainly due to deforestation and hunting pressure.
Some 98% of lemur species are threatened with extinction in the next 20 years, according to the IUCN, mainly due to deforestation and hunting pressure.
Kenyan Farmers Turn to WhatsApp & AI Tools to Combat Crop Diseases
New research shows chat groups modeled on those used in human health care can offer benefits to farmers and enhance their communication with plant doctors.
New research shows chat groups modeled on those used in human health care can offer benefits to farmers and enhance their communication with plant doctors.
As Chocolate Prices Skyrocket from Decades of Deforestation, Adopting Agroforestry Is Key (Commentary)
Chocolate costs more now due to decades of deforestation by the cocoa industry in West Africa, where much of the world’s supply is grown, earning it the moniker of “cannibal commodity.”
Chocolate costs more now due to decades of deforestation by the cocoa industry in West Africa, where much of the world’s supply is grown, earning it the moniker of “cannibal commodity.”
Elon Musk Could Avert Global Species Extinction With Only a Portion of His Wealth
Can we save thousands of the world’s most threatened animals and plants from extinction by protecting just a tiny fraction of the Earth’s surface?
Can we save thousands of the world’s most threatened animals and plants from extinction by protecting just a tiny fraction of the Earth’s surface?
New Approach to Restore Coral Reefs on Mass Scale Kicks off in Hawai‘i
A decade ago, the world experienced its third global coral bleaching event — and the vibrant, colorful corals along the western coast of Hawai‘i’s big island began to fade.
A decade ago, the world experienced its third global coral bleaching event — and the vibrant, colorful corals along the western coast of Hawai‘i’s big island began to fade.
New Study Reaffirms Indigenous Lands Key to Mitigating Climate Change in Brazil
A recent study adds to growing literature showing that Indigenous lands and conservation units are much more effective at regulating climate than multiuse areas.
A recent study adds to growing literature showing that Indigenous lands and conservation units are much more effective at regulating climate than multiuse areas.
Reimagining Insect Research: Interview With Roel Van Klink and Leandro Nascimento
A new themed issue published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society delves into four tech tools that have the ability to reshape insect research in the coming years.
A new themed issue published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society delves into four tech tools that have the ability to reshape insect research in the coming years.
‘Water Grabs’ Pose Big Threat to Farmers Amid Water Crises
The researchers say such deals take water away from local farmers and communities and puts it in the hands of agribusiness and investors, creating a crisis for local farmers who already face water shortages.
The researchers say such deals take water away from local farmers and communities and puts it in the hands of agribusiness and investors, creating a crisis for local farmers who already face water shortages.
Fraud and Corruption Drive Illegal Wildlife Trade in the Amazon
In recent years, smugglers have been caught altering a wide range of documentation — from export licenses to microchips — to give their operations a veil of legality.
In recent years, smugglers have been caught altering a wide range of documentation — from export licenses to microchips — to give their operations a veil of legality.
The Harsh, Dangerous Gig of Seizing Thousands of Illegal Cattle in the Amazon
Raids to remove these cattle herds are logistically challenging, involving long distances, many personnel, life threats and even traps left in the middle of dirt roads.
Raids to remove these cattle herds are logistically challenging, involving long distances, many personnel, life threats and even traps left in the middle of dirt roads.
If Forests Truly Drive Wind and Water Cycles, What Does It Mean for the Climate?
The theory posits that forests drive moisture-laden air currents, thereby governing wind and rain and implying that further global forest loss could have unknown effects on weather and water supplies.
The theory posits that forests drive moisture-laden air currents, thereby governing wind and rain and implying that further global forest loss could have unknown effects on weather and water supplies.
Sick Chimps Seek Out Medicinal Plants to Heal Themselves, Study Finds
The study identified 13 plant species that the chimpanzees in Uganda’s Budongo Forest relied on, which can help inform conservation efforts for the great apes.
The study identified 13 plant species that the chimpanzees in Uganda’s Budongo Forest relied on, which can help inform conservation efforts for the great apes.
Large Birds Can Boost Forest Carbon Storage — If Deforestation Doesn’t Interfere
Species such as the toco toucan, dusky-legged guan and curl-crested jay help transport fruit seeds to degraded areas.
Species such as the toco toucan, dusky-legged guan and curl-crested jay help transport fruit seeds to degraded areas.
Know Your Salamander: To Conserve Amphibians, Study Their Intelligence (Commentary)
Salamanders possess number system and memory post hibernation, and they show evidence of self-recognition, spatial reward learning and associating color with reward. Despite having a relatively simple brain structure, salamanders are capable of complex cognition, which can be used to save them from extinction.
Salamanders possess number system and memory post hibernation, and they show evidence of self-recognition, spatial reward learning and associating color with reward. Despite having a relatively simple brain structure, salamanders are capable of complex cognition, which can be used to save them from extinction.