This year, a $1.4 million project is about to release a herd of bison in an ancient English woodland, bringing back an animal that hasn’t been in the country for millennia.
Deforestation on the Rise as Poverty Soars in Nigeria
Akure-Ofosu Forest Reserve was established to help protect what is now one of largest remaining tracts of rainforest in Nigeria, and is home to many species.
Akure-Ofosu Forest Reserve was established to help protect what is now one of largest remaining tracts of rainforest in Nigeria, and is home to many species.
Indigenous Land Rights Take Center Stage in a New Global Framework for Biodiversity Conservation (Commentary)
Indigenous land rights have taken center stage at negotiations currently underway in Geneva for the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity.
Indigenous land rights have taken center stage at negotiations currently underway in Geneva for the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity.
Multiyear Ice Thinner Than Thought as Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Winter Max: Studies
A study employing new satellite data found that Arctic multiyear sea ice — ice that survives the summer melt — is thinning even faster than previously thought and has lost a third of its volume in just two decades.
A study employing new satellite data found that Arctic multiyear sea ice — ice that survives the summer melt — is thinning even faster than previously thought and has lost a third of its volume in just two decades.
Researchers Turn to Drones for That Big-picture View of the Forest Canopy
Scientists need to collect data fast to understand how forests are changing due to climate change and deforestation.
Scientists need to collect data fast to understand how forests are changing due to climate change and deforestation.
Climate-positive, High-tech Metals Are Polluting Earth, but Solutions Await
We know relatively little about what happens to TCEs after manufacture and disposal, but trace levels of many critical elements have been detected in urban air pollution, waterways and ice cores. Also of concern: Rare-earth elements have been detected in the urine of mine workers in China.
We know relatively little about what happens to TCEs after manufacture and disposal, but trace levels of many critical elements have been detected in urban air pollution, waterways and ice cores. Also of concern: Rare-earth elements have been detected in the urine of mine workers in China.
Indigenous Communities in Ecuador Struggle With the Aftermath of Another Oil Spill
Sources say contaminated water reached dozens of Indigenous Kichwa communities in the provinces of Napo and Sucumbíos.
Sources say contaminated water reached dozens of Indigenous Kichwa communities in the provinces of Napo and Sucumbíos.
Can We Plan for a Future Without Trophy Hunting? (Commentary)
Proposed legislation in Britain to ban the import of hunting trophies like horns, antlers, and tusks enjoys popular support.
Proposed legislation in Britain to ban the import of hunting trophies like horns, antlers, and tusks enjoys popular support.
Tropical Deforestation Emitting Far More Carbon Than Previously Thought: Study
Carbon emissions due to tropical deforestation are accelerating, a new study has found.
Carbon emissions due to tropical deforestation are accelerating, a new study has found.
Nepal’s First Bird Sanctuary Takes Flight, Raising Hope for Conservation
The Ghodaghodi lake complex in western Nepal has been declared the country’s first official bird sanctuary.
The Ghodaghodi lake complex in western Nepal has been declared the country’s first official bird sanctuary.
‘No Planet B’: Groups Call For $60bn Increase in Annual Biodiversity Funding
A group of international conservation and environmental organizations is calling on wealthy countries to provide an extra $60 billion in funding a year to protect the planet’s species.
A group of international conservation and environmental organizations is calling on wealthy countries to provide an extra $60 billion in funding a year to protect the planet’s species.
Tiger and Bear Rescue Spotlights Captive Wildlife Tourism Woes in Thailand
After two years of closed borders and little tourism revenue, many captive wildlife facilities around the world are struggling.
After two years of closed borders and little tourism revenue, many captive wildlife facilities around the world are struggling.
Podcast: Are ‘Nature Based Solutions’ the Best Fix for Climate Change?
On today’s episode of the Mongabay Newscast, we discuss mangrove restoration and other nature based solutions to climate change.
On today’s episode of the Mongabay Newscast, we discuss mangrove restoration and other nature based solutions to climate change.
EVs From Everest? Chinese Lithium Find in Himalayas Raises Concerns Over Water
Chinese scientists claim to have found a “super large” deposit of lithium near Mount Everest.
Chinese scientists claim to have found a “super large” deposit of lithium near Mount Everest.
Study Finds Major Brands Selling Cat Food That Contain Protected Sharks
Global shark populations are in sharp decline, mainly due to destructive fishing practices.
Global shark populations are in sharp decline, mainly due to destructive fishing practices.
To Cooperatively Stop Deforestation for Commodities, Navigating ‘Legal’ vs ‘Zero’ Is Key (Commentary)
As a decade-long effort by the private sector to voluntarily eliminate deforestation from commodity supply chains stalls, the EU, UK, and US are all considering trade regulations.
As a decade-long effort by the private sector to voluntarily eliminate deforestation from commodity supply chains stalls, the EU, UK, and US are all considering trade regulations.