A joint investigation by Mongabay Latam, La Barra Espaciadora, Cuestión Pública and El Deber looked into the impacts of oil industry activity in Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.
To Protect the Oceans, We Must Map Them (Commentary)
About 80% of our oceans remain “unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored,” according to NOAA.
About 80% of our oceans remain “unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored,” according to NOAA.
Falcon Trafficking Soars in Middle East, Fueled by Conflict and Poverty
Worth thousands of dollars, migratory falcons are increasingly targeted by trappers in the Middle East, notably in Syria, where their value skyrocketed during the war.
Worth thousands of dollars, migratory falcons are increasingly targeted by trappers in the Middle East, notably in Syria, where their value skyrocketed during the war.
Zika, Dengue Transmission Expected To Rise With Climate Change
A new study foresees a 20% increase in cases of viruses like dengue, Zika and chikungunya over the next 30 years due to climate change.
A new study foresees a 20% increase in cases of viruses like dengue, Zika and chikungunya over the next 30 years due to climate change.
From Debt to Diversity: A Journey of Rewilding, Carbon Capture and Hope
Rewilding has transformed an English estate from a debt-ridden, conventional farm to a profitable haven of biodiversity.
Rewilding has transformed an English estate from a debt-ridden, conventional farm to a profitable haven of biodiversity.
Asian Elephants’ Picky Diet Helps Shape Their Forest Home, Study Shows
A new study based on close observations of the foraging behavior of Asian elephants in a Malaysian forest highlights the “profound” impact of the giant herbivores on plant and tree diversity.
A new study based on close observations of the foraging behavior of Asian elephants in a Malaysian forest highlights the “profound” impact of the giant herbivores on plant and tree diversity.
Protecting the Amazon Requires Fresh Thinking, Eminent Ecologist Argues
An ecologist and conservation biologist with 30 years of experience living in the Amazon region, Tim Killeen wants conservationists to think outside the box when it comes to incentivizing Amazon protection.
An ecologist and conservation biologist with 30 years of experience living in the Amazon region, Tim Killeen wants conservationists to think outside the box when it comes to incentivizing Amazon protection.
Indonesian Illegal Shark and Ray Exports Remain Rampant Amid Poor Monitoring
Indonesia allows the trade of some endangered shark and ray species, but illegal exports remain rampant and unchecked.
Indonesia allows the trade of some endangered shark and ray species, but illegal exports remain rampant and unchecked.
‘Sustainability Is a Continuous Journey’: Q&A With Rspo’s Joseph D’Cruz
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the industry’s leading certifier of ethical compliance, has long faced scrutiny over its sustainability guidelines and how it responds to member companies’ frequent violations.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the industry’s leading certifier of ethical compliance, has long faced scrutiny over its sustainability guidelines and how it responds to member companies’ frequent violations.
In Philippines, Climate Change Tests Indigenous Farming Like Never Before
In the uplands of the Philippines’ Iloilo province, Indigenous Suludnon farmers maintain deep connections to the agroecosystem that has sustained their community for generations.
In the uplands of the Philippines’ Iloilo province, Indigenous Suludnon farmers maintain deep connections to the agroecosystem that has sustained their community for generations.
Study: Protecting Marine Life Is a Big Benefit To Local Communities, Too
A new study of the Mesoamerican Reef in the Caribbean found that marine protected areas (MPAs) are not only beneficial for conservation but can also lift up the socioeconomic status of the local and Indigenous communities that live near them.
A new study of the Mesoamerican Reef in the Caribbean found that marine protected areas (MPAs) are not only beneficial for conservation but can also lift up the socioeconomic status of the local and Indigenous communities that live near them.
Takin’ Out the Trash: How Do Transnational Waste Traffickers Operate?
Despite Western European countries having increasingly high rates of recycling, difficult-to-recycle plastic and other trash are frequently sent abroad.
Despite Western European countries having increasingly high rates of recycling, difficult-to-recycle plastic and other trash are frequently sent abroad.
Bangladesh Ramps up Use of Recycled Fabrics in Ready-Made Garments
Aligning with the European Union’s target to reduce the use of fresh cotton in the garment sector to reduce the environmental degradation, Bangladesh is increasing the use of recycled materials in its ready-made garment sector.
Aligning with the European Union’s target to reduce the use of fresh cotton in the garment sector to reduce the environmental degradation, Bangladesh is increasing the use of recycled materials in its ready-made garment sector.
Genetically Engineered Trees Stoke Climate Hope — And Environmental Fears
U.S. climate technology startup Living Carbon has been developing genetically engineered poplar trees that it says can absorb more carbon – a potential tool in the climate crisis.
U.S. climate technology startup Living Carbon has been developing genetically engineered poplar trees that it says can absorb more carbon – a potential tool in the climate crisis.
‘We Must Never Assume That a Healthy Planet Is Automatic’ Says WCS’s New CEO Monica Medina
Last month, Monica Medina became the President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
Last month, Monica Medina became the President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
AI Unlocks Secrets of Amazon River Dolphins’ Behavior, No Tagging Required
Freshwater dolphins in the Amazon Basin navigate through flooded forests during the wet season using their flexible bodies and echolocation clicks.
Freshwater dolphins in the Amazon Basin navigate through flooded forests during the wet season using their flexible bodies and echolocation clicks.