Unchecked logging and quarrying of rocks from streambeds in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts led to springs drying up and populations of putitor mahseer fish, an endangered species, disappearing.
‘It’s Not the End of the World’ Book Assumptions & Omissions Spark Debate
The multiple crises the planet faces have solutions, says data scientist and head of research at Our World in Data, Hannah Ritchie.
The multiple crises the planet faces have solutions, says data scientist and head of research at Our World in Data, Hannah Ritchie.
New AI Model Helps Detect and Identify Microplastics in Wastewater
A new model developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada uses advanced spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to identify the presence of microplastics in wastewater.
A new model developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada uses advanced spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to identify the presence of microplastics in wastewater.
Let’s Give the Wary Wolverine Some Space
Wolverines are extremely solitary animals that purposefully avoid humans, so seeing one in the wild is typically a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Wolverines are extremely solitary animals that purposefully avoid humans, so seeing one in the wild is typically a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
AI and Satellite Data Map True Scale of Untracked Fishing and Ocean Industry
A new study shows that more than 75% of industrial fishing activity and almost 30% of transport and energy activity in the oceans has not been tracked by public systems, revealing a significant gap in global observational data.
A new study shows that more than 75% of industrial fishing activity and almost 30% of transport and energy activity in the oceans has not been tracked by public systems, revealing a significant gap in global observational data.
Conservation X Labs Announces Merger With AI Nonprofit Wild Me
Conservation technology company Conservation X Labs has announced a merger with Wild Me, a nonprofit that focuses on using artificial intelligence for conservation purposes.
Conservation technology company Conservation X Labs has announced a merger with Wild Me, a nonprofit that focuses on using artificial intelligence for conservation purposes.
‘Cowboys’ and Intermediaries Thrive in Wild West of the Carbon Market
A host of different players have crowded into the voluntary carbon trade as its value has grown.
A host of different players have crowded into the voluntary carbon trade as its value has grown.
Mongabay Explains: How Ducks Aid Sustainable Rice Cultivation
This Mongabay Explains’ episode examines the agroecology method of aigamo, where ducks are introduced into rice fields to provide weed and pest control, plus free fertilizer, for the grains.
This Mongabay Explains’ episode examines the agroecology method of aigamo, where ducks are introduced into rice fields to provide weed and pest control, plus free fertilizer, for the grains.
Reversing Progress, Indonesia Pulp & Paper Drives up Deforestation Rates Again
Reversing years of progress, deforestation caused by Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry is on the rise, increasing fivefold between 2017 and 2022, according to a new analysis.
Reversing years of progress, deforestation caused by Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry is on the rise, increasing fivefold between 2017 and 2022, according to a new analysis.
As Sri Lanka Floods Swell With Climate Change, so Does Human-Crocodile Conflict
Sri Lanka is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with long drought spells, receiving intense rain during a shorter period with a marked increase in flood events.
Sri Lanka is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with long drought spells, receiving intense rain during a shorter period with a marked increase in flood events.
Extreme Drought in Western Pará Pushes Family Farmers Into Agroforestry
Lost crops, reduced fish numbers, low water levels in rivers and difficult access to potable water have all led to a state of disaster declared in many municipalities in the state of Pará.
Lost crops, reduced fish numbers, low water levels in rivers and difficult access to potable water have all led to a state of disaster declared in many municipalities in the state of Pará.
Salmon and Other Migratory Fish Play Crucial Role in Delivering Nutrients
Pacific salmon can play a key role in transporting nutrients from marine to freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.
Pacific salmon can play a key role in transporting nutrients from marine to freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.
In Brazil’s Caatinga, Adapted Agroforests Are Producing Food From Dry Lands
In northeastern Brazil, the model known as Agrocaatinga has proven to be the most productive and effective in increasing food security for families, generating income and preserving native vegetation.
In northeastern Brazil, the model known as Agrocaatinga has proven to be the most productive and effective in increasing food security for families, generating income and preserving native vegetation.
Study: Tiny Tortoise May Play Large Role in South Africa’s Karoo Landscape
The diminutive Karoo dwarf tortoise may play a key role in seed dispersal of plant species in its semidesert habitat in South Africa, a new study finds.
The diminutive Karoo dwarf tortoise may play a key role in seed dispersal of plant species in its semidesert habitat in South Africa, a new study finds.
As the World Swims in Plastic, Some Offer an Answer: Ban the Toxic Two
Anti-plastic campaigners have achieved limited initial success in passing bans based on the toxic health effects of some plastic types, especially those that contain known carcinogens and hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Anti-plastic campaigners have achieved limited initial success in passing bans based on the toxic health effects of some plastic types, especially those that contain known carcinogens and hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Amazon Chocolatiers: Biofactory Offers ‘New Way of Living’ for Forest Communities
The Surucuá community in the state of Pará is the first to receive an Amazonian Creative Laboratory, a compact mobile biofactory designed to help kick-start the Amazon’s bioeconomy.
The Surucuá community in the state of Pará is the first to receive an Amazonian Creative Laboratory, a compact mobile biofactory designed to help kick-start the Amazon’s bioeconomy.