Common leopards in Nepal face unprecedented threats, often making headlines for attacking people and livestock, leading to instances where local authorities resort to shooting them down.
Still on the Menu: Shark Fin Trade In U.S. Persists Despite Ban
An Al Jazeera investigative report has revealed that the trade in shark fins is still happening in the U.S. despite legislation banning the activity.
An Al Jazeera investigative report has revealed that the trade in shark fins is still happening in the U.S. despite legislation banning the activity.
Study: Singapore Biodiversity Loss Is Bad — But Not as Bad as Previous Estimate
A recent study concludes that Singapore has lost 37% of its species since the construction of the city began in 1819.
A recent study concludes that Singapore has lost 37% of its species since the construction of the city began in 1819.
Detailed NASA Analysis Finds Earth and Amazon in Deep Climate Trouble
The authors used advanced statistical techniques to downscale climate models at a resolution eight times greater than most previous models. This allows for identification of climate variations on a daily basis across the world, something essential since climate impacts unfold gradually, rather than as upheavals.
The authors used advanced statistical techniques to downscale climate models at a resolution eight times greater than most previous models. This allows for identification of climate variations on a daily basis across the world, something essential since climate impacts unfold gradually, rather than as upheavals.
U.S. and U.K. Lawmakers Must Wake Up to the Coffee Problem (Commentary)
Coffee is a globally traded agri-commodity that is also a major driver of deforestation, mass extinction, child labor, slavery, and other abuses.
Coffee is a globally traded agri-commodity that is also a major driver of deforestation, mass extinction, child labor, slavery, and other abuses.
10 Notable Books on Conservation and the Environment Published in 2023
The 2023 books that made this year’s list at Mongabay center on the crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
The 2023 books that made this year’s list at Mongabay center on the crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
COP28 Cements Goal to Halt Forest Loss in 7 Years, but Where’s the Money?
While COP28 in Dubai included a goal to halt and reverse forest loss by the end of the decade, tropical forest nations say they are still not seeing the funding required to keep forests standing.
While COP28 in Dubai included a goal to halt and reverse forest loss by the end of the decade, tropical forest nations say they are still not seeing the funding required to keep forests standing.
Major Soy Producers Announce Improved Deforestation Commitments—With Caveats
Eight soy producers published a statement last week committing to halting deforestation in the Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco biomes by 2025 and the conversion of “non-forest primary native vegetation” by 2030.
Eight soy producers published a statement last week committing to halting deforestation in the Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco biomes by 2025 and the conversion of “non-forest primary native vegetation” by 2030.
How a Group in Ecuador Protects 10% of the World’s Bird Species
The Jocotoco Foundation, an Ecuadorian non-profit organization, has carved out a distinctive approach to nature conservation in Ecuador, leveraging a mix of approaches to preserve habitats critical for endangered bird species and other wildlife.
The Jocotoco Foundation, an Ecuadorian non-profit organization, has carved out a distinctive approach to nature conservation in Ecuador, leveraging a mix of approaches to preserve habitats critical for endangered bird species and other wildlife.
Do Tree-Planting Projects on Grasslands Increase Fire Risk?
Global tree-planting initiatives, aimed at storing carbon from the atmosphere, could include plantations in fire-prone African savannas.
Global tree-planting initiatives, aimed at storing carbon from the atmosphere, could include plantations in fire-prone African savannas.
Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Boosts Vermont Forest Diversity & Resilience
A relatively new program in Vermont is helping both maple syrup-producing farms and their customers to improve forest habitat preferred by a diversity of bird species.
A relatively new program in Vermont is helping both maple syrup-producing farms and their customers to improve forest habitat preferred by a diversity of bird species.
Bird-Watching Offers Potential for Conservation & Economy in Colombia’s Guaviare
One study estimates that tourism activities related to bird-watching could generate 7,500 jobs and contribute $9 million to the economy.
One study estimates that tourism activities related to bird-watching could generate 7,500 jobs and contribute $9 million to the economy.
Scientists Unearth Secrets of the World’s Smallest Porcupine Species
Scientists conducted the first investigation in 22 years into the Roosmalen’s dwarf porcupine, an elusive forest porcupine in Brazil.
Scientists conducted the first investigation in 22 years into the Roosmalen’s dwarf porcupine, an elusive forest porcupine in Brazil.
The Man Who Made a Pact With Wild Bees in Colombia’s Amazon
Delio de Jesús Suárez Gómez, a member of the Indigenous Tucano community in Colombia, is combining ancestral knowledge with science to help pollinating bees survive the harsh conditions of life in the rainforest.
Delio de Jesús Suárez Gómez, a member of the Indigenous Tucano community in Colombia, is combining ancestral knowledge with science to help pollinating bees survive the harsh conditions of life in the rainforest.
Chemical Recycling of Plastic Not So Fantastic, Report Finds
A new report by NGOs International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and Beyond Plastics scrutinizes the chemical recycling industry that is on the rise in the U.S. and other parts of the world, including several European countries.
A new report by NGOs International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and Beyond Plastics scrutinizes the chemical recycling industry that is on the rise in the U.S. and other parts of the world, including several European countries.
Jamaica Battles Relentless Plastic Pollution in Quest To Restore Mangroves
In recent decades, mangroves in Jamaica have declined rapidly, from about 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) in the 1970s to about 9,945 hectares (24,574 acres) now.
In recent decades, mangroves in Jamaica have declined rapidly, from about 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) in the 1970s to about 9,945 hectares (24,574 acres) now.