This is encouraging news for the wealth of wildlife these areas support, and also for the Chiquitano and Guarasugwe Indigenous groups that live within the areas and depend on the forests for their livelihoods.
You Can’t See Them To Count Them, but Amazonian Manatees Seem To Be Recovering
Creating the reserve seems to have had a positive effect. It is possible that the populations are recovering in the area we studied
Creating the reserve seems to have had a positive effect. It is possible that the populations are recovering in the area we studied
For South Africa’s Dwindling Renosterveld, There’s Now a ‘Panic Button’ App
The rhinos are long gone, as are other large mammals like the now-extinct quagga and bluebuck.
The rhinos are long gone, as are other large mammals like the now-extinct quagga and bluebuck.
If Marine Noise Pollution Is Bad, Deep-sea Mining Could Add to the Cacophony
We have terrestrial ears and we’re in air, right?
We have terrestrial ears and we’re in air, right?
Fighting Climate Change Is a Dirty Job, but Soils Can Do It | Problem Solved
While it’s clear that soil can help limit the impacts of climate change, leveraging its power requires a menu of solutions at many scales.
While it’s clear that soil can help limit the impacts of climate change, leveraging its power requires a menu of solutions at many scales.
For World’s Rarest Gorillas, Camera Traps Prove Pivotal for Protection
Once considered hunted to extinction, the Cross River Gorilla, “rediscovered” in the 1980s, is the planet’s most endangered subspecies of gorilla and Africa’s rarest ape.
Once considered hunted to extinction, the Cross River Gorilla, “rediscovered” in the 1980s, is the planet’s most endangered subspecies of gorilla and Africa’s rarest ape.
Jaguars in Mexico Are Growing in Number, a Promising Sign That National Conservation Strategies Are Working
The jaguar population in Mexico increased by about 800 animals from 2010 to 2018, according to the first two censuses of the elusive carnivores ever conducted in the country.
The jaguar population in Mexico increased by about 800 animals from 2010 to 2018, according to the first two censuses of the elusive carnivores ever conducted in the country.
Indigenous People Get Less Than 1% Of Climate Funding? It’s Actually Worse (Commentary)
Indigenous peoples receive less than 1% of climate finance.
Indigenous peoples receive less than 1% of climate finance.
Young Forests Can Help Heal Tropical Aquatic Ecosystems: Study
Scientists have long identified a link between livestock production and deforestation, with reams of research showing the detrimental effect of agricultural activities on natural resources.
Scientists have long identified a link between livestock production and deforestation, with reams of research showing the detrimental effect of agricultural activities on natural resources.
Think That GIF of the Smoking Chimp Is Funny? The Chimp Wasn’t Laughing
All species and subspecies of great apes are either endangered or critically endangered, and this is in part due to the pet trade.
All species and subspecies of great apes are either endangered or critically endangered, and this is in part due to the pet trade.
Honey Bees Find Food More Easily in Cities, Thanks To Abundant Urban Gardens
Urban beekeeping has become more popular, as city residents look for ways to support bee populations.
Urban beekeeping has become more popular, as city residents look for ways to support bee populations.
Despite Deals, Plans and Bans, the Mediterranean Is Awash in Plastic
The Mediterranean is considered to be one of the most polluted bodies of water in the world, with hundreds of tons of plastic blowing into the sea, mainly from land, every single year.
The Mediterranean is considered to be one of the most polluted bodies of water in the world, with hundreds of tons of plastic blowing into the sea, mainly from land, every single year.
From the Ocean Floor, a Startup Livestreams the Rise of Coral Cities
There are literally dozens of startups today that have beautiful ideas, but their solutions are not scalable
There are literally dozens of startups today that have beautiful ideas, but their solutions are not scalable
What Countries Are Leaders in Reducing Deforestation? Which Are Not?
The 127 signatories account for about 90% of global tree cover and 85% of the world’s primary tropical forests, including the nine top countries in terms of forest area.
The 127 signatories account for about 90% of global tree cover and 85% of the world’s primary tropical forests, including the nine top countries in terms of forest area.
Cop26: ‘Work With Nature in Forest Restoration,’ Says Respected Journalist
Pearce’s capacity to look carefully at the facts and reject established truths, leads him to some startling conclusions.
Pearce’s capacity to look carefully at the facts and reject established truths, leads him to some startling conclusions.
The ‘Net Zero’ Bridge To Saving the Amazon (Commentary)
The carbon stored in its wood, leaves, bark and roots is equivalent to all of humanity’s carbon pollution over the last decade.
The carbon stored in its wood, leaves, bark and roots is equivalent to all of humanity’s carbon pollution over the last decade.