A recent study published in the journal Environmental Pollution found plastics in the scat of fishing cats dwelling in urban areas near Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Re-Carbonizing the Sea: Scientists to Start Testing a Big Ocean Carbon Idea
Yet many questions about OAE remain, including most prominently how it would impact marine life and ecosystems.
Yet many questions about OAE remain, including most prominently how it would impact marine life and ecosystems.
Innovators Develop Seaweed-Based Alternatives to Plastic Food Wrappers
Can seaweed help solve the plastic pollution problem?
Can seaweed help solve the plastic pollution problem?
To Restore Large Carnivore Populations, Make People Wealthier, Study Finds
Encouraging sustainable social and economic development is the best way to prevent the extinction of carnivores such as lynx, bears and lions, according to a new study.
Encouraging sustainable social and economic development is the best way to prevent the extinction of carnivores such as lynx, bears and lions, according to a new study.
Poisoned by Pesticides: Health Crisis Deepens in Brazil’s Indigenous Communities
Samples discovered high levels of pesticides in ecosystems and waters far from crop fields, including carbofuran — a highly toxic substance which is banned in Brazil, Europe and the U.S.
Samples discovered high levels of pesticides in ecosystems and waters far from crop fields, including carbofuran — a highly toxic substance which is banned in Brazil, Europe and the U.S.
Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Tropical Countries’ Economies
The effects of extreme heat and drought can hit hard in local communities, such as among Kenyan families who rely on cattle they can no longer feed.
The effects of extreme heat and drought can hit hard in local communities, such as among Kenyan families who rely on cattle they can no longer feed.
Humanitarian Experts Report ‘Cascading Crises’ as Climate, Health Emergencies Soar
Globally, humanitarian aid workers are facing complex climate and health crises that require urgent adaptations within a shrinking humanitarian space, according to a recent piece in the Lancet.
Globally, humanitarian aid workers are facing complex climate and health crises that require urgent adaptations within a shrinking humanitarian space, according to a recent piece in the Lancet.
Deliberate Dumping of Plastic Trash in the Pacific: How Widespread Is It? (Commentary)
This post is a commentary. The views expressed are those of the author, not necessarily Mongabay.
This post is a commentary. The views expressed are those of the author, not necessarily Mongabay.
Protecting Canids from Planet-Wide Threats Offers Ecological Opportunities
Conservationists and researchers emphasize that canids play important roles in maintaining the habitats in which they live.
Conservationists and researchers emphasize that canids play important roles in maintaining the habitats in which they live.
From Deforestation to Restoration: Policy Plots Path to Amazon Recovery
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s new president, took office and promised to halt deforestation and to restore degraded land but plans to regenerate deforested areas remain unclear.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s new president, took office and promised to halt deforestation and to restore degraded land but plans to regenerate deforested areas remain unclear.
Dollars and Chainsaws: Can Timber Production Help Fund Global Reforestation?
As global reforestation commitments grow, how will companies, governments and communities pay to restore forest ecosystems and help sequester carbon over the long-term?
As global reforestation commitments grow, how will companies, governments and communities pay to restore forest ecosystems and help sequester carbon over the long-term?
How Agroforestry Can Restore Degraded Lands and Provide Income in the Amazon
As Brazil prepares to turn the page on the Bolsonaro government, finding sustainable and economically viable alternatives for the Amazon region remains challenging.
As Brazil prepares to turn the page on the Bolsonaro government, finding sustainable and economically viable alternatives for the Amazon region remains challenging.
Human Justice Element Is Key to Stemming Biodiversity Loss, Study Says
In a new paper, a team of scientists argue that efforts to halt biodiversity loss and aid recovery must strive to put both nature and people on a positive path forward.
In a new paper, a team of scientists argue that efforts to halt biodiversity loss and aid recovery must strive to put both nature and people on a positive path forward.
Strong Marine Protected Areas Credited With Manta Ray Surge in Indonesia
The study authors attribute this to well-planned and -implemented conservation measures by Indonesian authorities, conservation groups and local communities.
The study authors attribute this to well-planned and -implemented conservation measures by Indonesian authorities, conservation groups and local communities.
Plastic Pellet Pollution Can End Through Coordinated Efforts, Report Shows
Solving the problem will require coordinated efforts by companies, governments and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), according to FFI.
Solving the problem will require coordinated efforts by companies, governments and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), according to FFI.
For Philippine Pangolins, Tourism’s Return Could Spell Trouble
Experts warn the post-COVID-19 resurgence of tourism will also lead to a spike in pangolin trafficking.
Experts warn the post-COVID-19 resurgence of tourism will also lead to a spike in pangolin trafficking.