International wildlife trafficking, including the illegal trade in shark fins, is dominated by Chinese nationals, Crosta says.
‘Weather Whiplash’ Cycles of Floods & Droughts Imperil Nigerian Farming
Research shows a connection between poverty and weather whiplash, and farmers in poorer regions are five times more exposed to drought-downpour cycles than people in wealthier regions.
Research shows a connection between poverty and weather whiplash, and farmers in poorer regions are five times more exposed to drought-downpour cycles than people in wealthier regions.
Shade-Grown Coffee Benefits Birds, Forests & People in Venezuela
The project has so far succeeded in protecting 415 hectares (1,025 acres) of montane forest, ensuring the survival of threatened endemic and migratory bird species.
The project has so far succeeded in protecting 415 hectares (1,025 acres) of montane forest, ensuring the survival of threatened endemic and migratory bird species.
Fishers, Scientists Restore Mangroves on a Mexican Isle Wrecked by Salt Mining
A lot of them didn’t know the story of their own community.
A lot of them didn’t know the story of their own community.
Despite Drought, Amazon Deforestation Alerts Hit Five-Year Low
Since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in January 2023, his administration has effectively curbed deforestation by reinstating conservation programs, strengthening environmental agencies, and supporting Indigenous rights.
Since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in January 2023, his administration has effectively curbed deforestation by reinstating conservation programs, strengthening environmental agencies, and supporting Indigenous rights.
Experts Highlight Importance of ‘Prebunking’ to Combat Climate Disinformation
Experts Highlight Importance of ‘Prebunking’ to Combat Climate Disinformation
Disinformation experts use a method called “prebunking” to reveal deceptive techniques and guard against manipulation;
Chimps Are Lifelong Learners, Study on Tool Use Shows
The study found that older chimps were more adept at choosing the right grip for the task at hand, indicating that chimpanzees, like humans, refine tool-use skills well into adulthood.
The study found that older chimps were more adept at choosing the right grip for the task at hand, indicating that chimpanzees, like humans, refine tool-use skills well into adulthood.
Plastic Pollution Talks End & Arctic Peoples Return Home to a ‘Sink’ of Plastic
The Arctic is a hemispheric sink collecting plastic pollution from all corners of the world and is melting four times faster than the rest of the world.
The Arctic is a hemispheric sink collecting plastic pollution from all corners of the world and is melting four times faster than the rest of the world.
In Brazil, Half a Century of Salt Mining Sinks a City, Displacing Thousands
Braskem, the chemical giant that acquired the original salt mining company, has agreed with authorities to clean up the affected neighborhoods and compensate locals.
Braskem, the chemical giant that acquired the original salt mining company, has agreed with authorities to clean up the affected neighborhoods and compensate locals.
‘Our Life Support System Is at Risk’: Interview With ‘Her Deepness’ Sylvia Earle
Earle has been a trailblazer in her career as a scientist, with more than 225 publications to her name, leading more than 100 expeditions, and breaking records as the first woman to venture into the deep ocean in a submersible and also to perform the deepest untethered sea walk.
Earle has been a trailblazer in her career as a scientist, with more than 225 publications to her name, leading more than 100 expeditions, and breaking records as the first woman to venture into the deep ocean in a submersible and also to perform the deepest untethered sea walk.
Warming Climate Threatens to Worsen Air Quality in Already Polluted Kathmandu
Local sources like vehicle emissions and construction dust, compounded by Kathmandu’s geography, are the main drivers of the pollution, and rising global temperatures threaten to worsen the situation.
Local sources like vehicle emissions and construction dust, compounded by Kathmandu’s geography, are the main drivers of the pollution, and rising global temperatures threaten to worsen the situation.
It’s Tough to Be a Wild Orchid: Interview With Conservation Biologist Reshu Bashyal
Nepal’s transition to a federal system has brought challenges and opportunities for orchid conservation, with local communities often unaware of conservation needs.
Nepal’s transition to a federal system has brought challenges and opportunities for orchid conservation, with local communities often unaware of conservation needs.
EU Law to Reduce Deforestation Is on a Knife’s Edge, Will Leaders Act? (Commentary)
The landmark law to halt the import of products linked to global deforestation into the European Union is at a crucial stage.
The landmark law to halt the import of products linked to global deforestation into the European Union is at a crucial stage.
Warming Seas Push India’s Fishers Into Distant, and More Dangerous, Waters
A common danger they run is straying into the waters of another country, which can lead to their boats being seized and the crew being jailed or even killed.
A common danger they run is straying into the waters of another country, which can lead to their boats being seized and the crew being jailed or even killed.
Bioplastics as Toxic as Regular Plastics; Both Need Regulation, Say Researchers
Scientists are finding that while plant sources for bioplastics, such as corn or cane sugar, may not themselves be toxic or have adverse health impacts, the chemical processes to manufacture bioplastics and the many performance additives needed to give them their attributes (hardness, flexibility, color, etc.) can be quite toxic.
Scientists are finding that while plant sources for bioplastics, such as corn or cane sugar, may not themselves be toxic or have adverse health impacts, the chemical processes to manufacture bioplastics and the many performance additives needed to give them their attributes (hardness, flexibility, color, etc.) can be quite toxic.
Mexico’s Avocado Industry Harms Monarch Butterflies, Will u.s. Officials Act? (Commentary)
Avocado production in Mexico is tied to deforestation, water hoarding and violence, and much of the resulting crop is exported to the U.S.
Avocado production in Mexico is tied to deforestation, water hoarding and violence, and much of the resulting crop is exported to the U.S.