The Indonesian government says it has no other option in dealing with illegal plantations than to legalize them under an amnesty program.
Environment
How Coral Reefs May Weather Warming Temperatures
Coral reefs around the tropics are feeling the heat and scientists have been sounding the alarm about their prospects as temperatures continue to rise. Yet not all of them may be doomed.
Coral reefs around the tropics are feeling the heat and scientists have been sounding the alarm about their prospects as temperatures continue to rise. Yet not all of them may be doomed.
Helping Pacific Islanders Adapt to Climate Change
When Pelenise Alofa moved to Kiribati in 2006, the consequences of rising sea levels on her parents’ country of birth were obvious.
When Pelenise Alofa moved to Kiribati in 2006, the consequences of rising sea levels on her parents’ country of birth were obvious.
Peace: A New Tool for Reducing Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon
The Colombian government has responded to this uptick with militarization, which has done little to quell deforestation and has often stoked more violence.
The Colombian government has responded to this uptick with militarization, which has done little to quell deforestation and has often stoked more violence.
New Bioplastic Degrades as Fast as a Banana Peel
Researchers have developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin.
Researchers have developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin.
Mind the Gap: Finding the Missing Pieces for the Green Transition
Our new research published by the ThinkTwenty initiative urges the G20 to push for policy coherence on green structural transition
Our new research published by the ThinkTwenty initiative urges the G20 to push for policy coherence on green structural transition
Drug Trafficking Fuels Other Deforestation Drivers in the Amazon: Report
The 2023 report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime looks at the impact of organized crime on deforestation and pollution in the Amazon rainforest.
The 2023 report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime looks at the impact of organized crime on deforestation and pollution in the Amazon rainforest.
Hydrofoils Poised To Revolutionize Shipping
What exactly are hydrofoils and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them revolutionizing the shipping industry?
What exactly are hydrofoils and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them revolutionizing the shipping industry?
Former Climate Change Denier Now Leading BC’s Top Business Lobby Group
Laura Jones once called climate change an ‘untested proposition.’ In her new role she’ll have the ear of BC’s premier.
Laura Jones once called climate change an ‘untested proposition.’ In her new role she’ll have the ear of BC’s premier.
USDA Investments in Clean Energy for Rural Businesses
The IRA's REAP provision expands the maximum size of each individual grant from $250,000 to $500,000 for energy efficiency projects and from $500,000 to $1 million for renewable energy systems.
The IRA’s REAP provision expands the maximum size of each individual grant from $250,000 to $500,000 for energy efficiency projects and from $500,000 to $1 million for renewable energy systems.
Sharks Deserve Our Appreciation and Protection (Commentary)
Shark Awareness Day is celebrated on July 14 every year: though widely feared and sometimes vilified, sharks actually play a key role in ocean health and are rarely a threat to humans.
Shark Awareness Day is celebrated on July 14 every year: though widely feared and sometimes vilified, sharks actually play a key role in ocean health and are rarely a threat to humans.
It’s Too Hot, What Are You Doing About It?
As the world comes to grips with the reality of over-heating, we have eight billion ways to cope.
As the world comes to grips with the reality of over-heating, we have eight billion ways to cope.
As N.H. Sets Out to Gauge Energy Efficiency Awareness, Some Say Education Isn’t Enough
New Hampshire’s Energy Department wants to see what residents know about energy efficiency and how state programs can help them save on power bills.
New Hampshire’s Energy Department wants to see what residents know about energy efficiency and how state programs can help them save on power bills.
New Tree Tech: Cutting-Edge Drones Give Reforestation a Helping Hand
Restoring hundreds of millions of hectares of lost and degraded forest worldwide will require a gigantic effort, a challenge made doubly hard by the fact that many sites are inaccessible by road, stopping manual replanting projects in their tracks.
Restoring hundreds of millions of hectares of lost and degraded forest worldwide will require a gigantic effort, a challenge made doubly hard by the fact that many sites are inaccessible by road, stopping manual replanting projects in their tracks.
Meet the Seal Whisperer
“I really do feel like I have the best job in the world,” says Mel.
“I really do feel like I have the best job in the world,” says Mel.
Opinion: Evolving Toward Community-Led Conservation
To achieve biodiversity goals, conservation organizations need to ensure local residents play a lead role in designing and implementing initiatives.
To achieve biodiversity goals, conservation organizations need to ensure local residents play a lead role in designing and implementing initiatives.