Such climate strategies could harm species if they change existing ecosystems or use too much land.
Seafood Fraud Is Rampant, Imperiling Fish Populations, Report Finds
Other cons include misrepresenting place of origin or eco-certification status, and adulterating a product to affect its weight or appearance of freshness.
Other cons include misrepresenting place of origin or eco-certification status, and adulterating a product to affect its weight or appearance of freshness.
Across South America, Canopy Bridges Evolve as a Lifeline for Tree-Dwelling Wildlife
Experts working to reduce the risks of roadkill and species’ isolation in fragmented forest areas say studies are crucial to improving the installation of artificial crossings over highways.
Experts working to reduce the risks of roadkill and species’ isolation in fragmented forest areas say studies are crucial to improving the installation of artificial crossings over highways.
America’s National Parks Face an Uncertain Future as Climate Risks Mount
America’s national parks were conceived as sanctuaries from the forces remaking the rest of the continent.
America’s national parks were conceived as sanctuaries from the forces remaking the rest of the continent.
‘An Epidemic of Suffering’: Why Are Conservationists Breaking Down?
Conservationists are struggling with their mental health for many reasons, but one of the largest is watching ecological destruction in real time.
Conservationists are struggling with their mental health for many reasons, but one of the largest is watching ecological destruction in real time.
Sustainable Trade in Wild Plants Benefits People and Planet (Commentary)
These plants grow in the wild and are harvested for their healing and well-being properties.
These plants grow in the wild and are harvested for their healing and well-being properties.
The Power of Cities Over the Seas
Debates about ocean protection tend to orbit national governments and multilateral treaties.
Debates about ocean protection tend to orbit national governments and multilateral treaties.
Online Ads Reveal Scale — And Gaps — In Amphibian Pet Trade Into US
Much of the pet trade in amphibians is conducted online, but it’s not well understood.
Much of the pet trade in amphibians is conducted online, but it’s not well understood.
Brazilian Police Seize More Than 1.5 Metric Tons of Shark Fins
Shark species such as the vulnerable Atlantic nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and the near-threatened blue shark (Prionace glauca) are likely among the target species, IBAMA, the federal environment agency, told Mongabay. Genetic tests to confirm that are underway.
Shark species such as the vulnerable Atlantic nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and the near-threatened blue shark (Prionace glauca) are likely among the target species, IBAMA, the federal environment agency, told Mongabay. Genetic tests to confirm that are underway.
Cameroon’s Decade of Conflict Leaves Apes and Conservationists in Peril
The ongoing conflict has blocked conservationists’ access to forests, and exposed conservationists, local civilians and the region’s wildlife to violence.
The ongoing conflict has blocked conservationists’ access to forests, and exposed conservationists, local civilians and the region’s wildlife to violence.
Mummified Cheetahs Found in Saudi Caves Could Shape Rewilding Plans
Ancient DNA analysis, performed on naturally mummified big cats for the first time, showed that two subspecies historically inhabited the region, not one as previously assumed.
Ancient DNA analysis, performed on naturally mummified big cats for the first time, showed that two subspecies historically inhabited the region, not one as previously assumed.
Letters to the Future From Journalism’s Next Generation
For Shradha Triveni (India), environmental change permeates daily life.
For Shradha Triveni (India), environmental change permeates daily life.
Australia Hands Record Prison Sentence to Reptile Smuggler in Trafficking Crackdown
Australia is home to 10% of the world’s reptile species, and 90% can be found nowhere else in the world.
Australia is home to 10% of the world’s reptile species, and 90% can be found nowhere else in the world.
Penguins Are Breeding Much Earlier in a Warming Antarctic, Study Finds
Gentoo penguins advanced their breeding season by about 13 days over the 10-year period, while Adélie and chinstrap penguins each shifted breeding by about 10 days.
Gentoo penguins advanced their breeding season by about 13 days over the 10-year period, while Adélie and chinstrap penguins each shifted breeding by about 10 days.
In Myanmar’s Limestone Hills, People and Bats Are Often Too Close for Comfort
Bats are natural reservoirs for many viruses, researchers say, which means managing the ways humans interact with them is vital to managing potential disease spillover, researchers say.
Bats are natural reservoirs for many viruses, researchers say, which means managing the ways humans interact with them is vital to managing potential disease spillover, researchers say.
As Nepal Votes, Climate Change Is an Elephant in the Room for Sherpa Community
Sherpa communities are witnessing retreating glaciers, erratic snowfall, avalanches and flooding, consistent with IPCC reports on elevation-dependent warming, changing snow and monsoon patterns and downstream water risks.
Sherpa communities are witnessing retreating glaciers, erratic snowfall, avalanches and flooding, consistent with IPCC reports on elevation-dependent warming, changing snow and monsoon patterns and downstream water risks.