Scientists have described a new-to-science snake species from Peru’s Otishi National Park and named it after the actor Harrison Ford for his conservation advocacy.
Big Promises To Indigenous Groups From New Global Nature Fund — But Will It Deliver?
The new fund promises to invest 20% of its resources to directly support initiatives led by Indigenous peoples and local communities to protect and conserve biodiversity.
The new fund promises to invest 20% of its resources to directly support initiatives led by Indigenous peoples and local communities to protect and conserve biodiversity.
A Thriving Online Market for Wild Birds Emerges in Bangladesh
Mongabay discovered up to 10 YouTube channels, Facebook groups and profiles selling wild birds online, despite the illegality of capturing, caging and selling wild birds under the Wildlife Conservation and Security Act of 2012.
Mongabay discovered up to 10 YouTube channels, Facebook groups and profiles selling wild birds online, despite the illegality of capturing, caging and selling wild birds under the Wildlife Conservation and Security Act of 2012.
‘Catastrophic Breeding Failure’ for Penguins as Antarctic Sea Ice Vanishes
Researchers found that a lack of sea ice around Antarctica’s Bellingshausen Sea led to “unprecedented” breeding failure in four of five emperor penguin colonies.
Researchers found that a lack of sea ice around Antarctica’s Bellingshausen Sea led to “unprecedented” breeding failure in four of five emperor penguin colonies.
Getting the Bread: What’s the Environmental Impact of Wheat?
Most large-scale production of wheat relies on synthetic fertilizer, which contributes to climate change, algae blooms, and oceanic “dead zones” when nutrients from these fertilizers run off into the environment.
Most large-scale production of wheat relies on synthetic fertilizer, which contributes to climate change, algae blooms, and oceanic “dead zones” when nutrients from these fertilizers run off into the environment.
In the Chain of Species Extinctions, AI Can Predict the Next Link to Break
Trained on data on how species interact with each other, the model could serve to alert conservation managers on which vulnerable species to focus on, the developers say.
Trained on data on how species interact with each other, the model could serve to alert conservation managers on which vulnerable species to focus on, the developers say.
Rolling Car Tires Into the Global Circular Economy
More than 1 billion car tires reach the end of their life each year, and dealing with the resulting waste is an escalating management headache the world over.
More than 1 billion car tires reach the end of their life each year, and dealing with the resulting waste is an escalating management headache the world over
Zimbabwe Sees Recycling Boom as Waste Picking Becomes Lucrative Business
Recycling trash by picking it up and selling it, or buying it and converting it into profitable materials, has become a booming business in Zimbabwe, as the country and its citizens struggle under hyperinflation.
Recycling trash by picking it up and selling it, or buying it and converting it into profitable materials, has become a booming business in Zimbabwe, as the country and its citizens struggle under hyperinflation.
Mexico Announces 13 New Protected Areas, With More to Come
The protected areas are located in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Oaxaca and Guerrero.
The protected areas are located in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Tropical Lakes Are Carbon Super Sinks, Even More Than Forests, Study Shows
Research shows that Amazonian water bodies capture 39% more carbon per unit area than the rainforest itself.
Research shows that Amazonian water bodies capture 39% more carbon per unit area than the rainforest itself.
Where Are the Giraffes Hiding? Predictive Tracking Tech Points the Way
Researchers have combined tagging technology, satellite data and machine learning to create a model that predicts the potential locations of unknown populations of reticulated giraffes in Africa.
Researchers have combined tagging technology, satellite data and machine learning to create a model that predicts the potential locations of unknown populations of reticulated giraffes in Africa.
Jakarta Snags ‘Most Polluted’ Title as Air Quality Plunges and Officials Dither
Air pollution in Jakarta has hit such dire levels recently that the Indonesian capital has been named the most polluted city on Earth.
Air pollution in Jakarta has hit such dire levels recently that the Indonesian capital has been named the most polluted city on Earth.
Kordofan Giraffes Face Local Extinction in 15 Years if Poaching Continues
According to a recent study, losing two Kordofan giraffes each year would lead to local extinction of the subspecies within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park in just 15 years.
According to a recent study, losing two Kordofan giraffes each year would lead to local extinction of the subspecies within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park in just 15 years.
Congo Basin’s Elephants Boost Carbon Capture, but Need Salt-Licks To Survive
Forest elephants’ browsing habits play a vital role in shaping their habitat, allowing large, carbon-dense tree species to thrive.
Forest elephants’ browsing habits play a vital role in shaping their habitat, allowing large, carbon-dense tree species to thrive.
Have Coal, Will Use It: Indonesia’s Climate Stance Raises Questions
Experts have questioned Indonesia’s climate commitments after recent pushback from top officials to calls to speed up the retirement of the country’s coal-fired power plants.
Experts have questioned Indonesia’s climate commitments after recent pushback from top officials to calls to speed up the retirement of the country’s coal-fired power plants.
World’s Largest Private Rhino Herd Doesn’t Have a Buyer — Or Much of a Future
Controversial rhino breeder John Hume recently put his 1,999 southern white rhinos up for auction as he can no longer afford the $9,800 a day running costs — but no buyers have come forward so far.
Controversial rhino breeder John Hume recently put his 1,999 southern white rhinos up for auction as he can no longer afford the $9,800 a day running costs — but no buyers have come forward so far.