A team of Indigenous Yucuna women in the Colombian Amazon are rescuing and documenting the remaining oral knowledge on bees and their roles in the ecosystem, along with the traditional classification system of diverse bee species.
U.S. Grocery Chains Flunk Sustainability, Human Rights Tests for Tuna Sourcing
Greenpeace has scored the 16 largest U.S. grocery retailers on human rights and environmental sustainability in their tuna sourcing, giving just one, ALDI, a “passing” overall grade.
Greenpeace has scored the 16 largest U.S. grocery retailers on human rights and environmental sustainability in their tuna sourcing, giving just one, ALDI, a “passing” overall grade.
‘Not a Good Sign’: Study Shows Greenland Temperatures at 1,000-Year High
New research shows that north-central Greenland experienced the highest temperatures between 2001 and 2011 over a 1,000-year period.
New research shows that north-central Greenland experienced the highest temperatures between 2001 and 2011 over a 1,000-year period.
Forest Loss May Push Tree-Dependent Marbled Cats Into Threatened Category
Currently considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, the little-known marbled cat may at greater risk from habitat disturbance than previously thought, a new study says.
Currently considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, the little-known marbled cat may at greater risk from habitat disturbance than previously thought, a new study says.
Amazonian Countries Must Act Together to Reverse Rainforest Loss, Experts Say
A group of researchers from the Science Panel for the Amazon, an initiative dedicated to the region, says reversing the destruction of the rainforest needs to be done through large-scale restoration.
A group of researchers from the Science Panel for the Amazon, an initiative dedicated to the region, says reversing the destruction of the rainforest needs to be done through large-scale restoration.
Pollinator Declines Linked to Half Million Early Human Deaths Annually: Study
Robust epidemiological research has linked higher fruit, vegetable and nut intake to lowered mortality from many major chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
Robust epidemiological research has linked higher fruit, vegetable and nut intake to lowered mortality from many major chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
With Climate Change, Nepal’s Leopards Get a Bigger Range — And More Problems
Climate change will make higher-elevation areas of Nepal suitable habitat for leopards, a new study shows.
Climate change will make higher-elevation areas of Nepal suitable habitat for leopards, a new study shows.
‘War With Weeds’ Lacks Ecological Understanding and Empathy (Commentary)
‘Weeds’ are plants with special botanical and ecological attributes that allow their rapid establishment in disturbed areas, helping to reduce erosion of soils.
‘Weeds’ are plants with special botanical and ecological attributes that allow their rapid establishment in disturbed areas, helping to reduce erosion of soils.
Canopy Bridges Connect Forests, Wildlife, and International Researchers
The expansion of roads and highways has negatively impacted arboreal animals by separating them from essential resources such as food, shelter and mates.
The expansion of roads and highways has negatively impacted arboreal animals by separating them from essential resources such as food, shelter and mates.
The Dark Side of Light: Coastal Urban Lighting Threatens Marine Life, Study Shows
A new study finds that artificial lights in coastal megacities have come to outshine the moon for most of the year, putting marine species at risk.
By Juliette Portala A new study finds that artificial lights in coastal megacities have come to outshine the moon for most of the year, putting marine species at risk. The researchers say that light pollution impacts on marine ecosystems are difficult to assess compared to other pollutants, as levels of light underwater are not only…
Elephants Promote Jumbo Trees, Boosting the Carbon Stores in Africa’s Forests
The dietary habits of African forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) promote the survival of large, high wood density trees better at storing carbon.
The dietary habits of African forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) promote the survival of large, high wood density trees better at storing carbon.
Western Monarch Populations Reach Highest Number in Decades
The western monarch butterfly population reached its highest number since the year 2000, with more than 335,000 butterflies counted during the annual Thanksgiving Western Monarch Count in California and Arizona.
The western monarch butterfly population reached its highest number since the year 2000, with more than 335,000 butterflies counted during the annual Thanksgiving Western Monarch Count in California and Arizona.
The Illegal Jaguar Trade Is Thriving Online. Why Aren’t Governments Stopping It?
A new report from the Wildlife Conservation Society analyzes the buying and selling of trafficked jaguar parts online, revealing that most of the activity is happening in Latin America with little or no response from law enforcement.
A new report from the Wildlife Conservation Society analyzes the buying and selling of trafficked jaguar parts online, revealing that most of the activity is happening in Latin America with little or no response from law enforcement.
U.S. Mature Forests Are Critical Carbon Repositories, but at Risk: Study
A new study quantifies the amount of carbon in a sampling of publicly held U.S. forests, demonstrating the importance of mature and old-growth stands.
A new study quantifies the amount of carbon in a sampling of publicly held U.S. forests, demonstrating the importance of mature and old-growth stands.
Ecotourism and Education: Win-Win Solution for Pantanal Jaguars and Ranchers
Conflicts between cattle ranchers and jaguars are among the biggest threats to the big cat population in the Brazilian Pantanal, experts warn.
Conflicts between cattle ranchers and jaguars are among the biggest threats to the big cat population in the Brazilian Pantanal, experts warn.
‘Sustainable Livelihoods Go a Long Way’: Q&A with Pangolin Expert Tulshi Suwal
Tulshi Laxmi Suwal has been studying pangolins her whole career, and today sits on the specialist group for the scaly anteaters at the IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority.
Tulshi Laxmi Suwal has been studying pangolins her whole career, and today sits on the specialist group for the scaly anteaters at the IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority.