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.
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Drought Is Quietly Shortcircuiting Europe’s Carbon Policies
While we often think of droughts as a problem for farmers or nature, a groundbreaking study published in Energy Nexus reveals they are also a major blow to our power grids.
While we often think of droughts as a problem for farmers or nature, a groundbreaking study published in Energy Nexus reveals they are also a major blow to our power grids.
The National Park Overcrowding Index
Where those visitors actually went, and how much space they had when they got there.
Where those visitors actually went, and how much space they had when they got there.
Ravaged Forests Release Massive CO2 Into Atmosphere
Forests naturally fluctuate between absorbing and releasing CO2, but long-term trends matter.
Forests naturally fluctuate between absorbing and releasing CO2, but long-term trends matter.
The EU Confirms: It’s Time for Strategic Adaptation
Warnings about systemic risks to economies, ecosystems, critical services and security continue to mount following the (eventual) release of the UK security services’ assessment on Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and national security.
Warnings about systemic risks to economies, ecosystems, critical services and security continue to mount following the (eventual) release of the UK security services’ assessment on Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and national security.
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.
Intriguing New Environmental Books for the Young and the Young-At-Heart
These books offer guidance on maintaining forests, growing plants, building hope, and enjoying wildlife.
These books offer guidance on maintaining forests, growing plants, building hope, and enjoying wildlife.
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.
COP30 Climate Talks in the Books, Without Much to Show
In November 2025, the 30th annual Conference of Parties — the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — was held in Brazil.
In November 2025, the 30th annual Conference of Parties — the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — was held in Brazil.
How Europe’s Climate and Sustainability Rules Were Shredded While Citizens Remained in the Dark
Policymakers, civil society, investors, business, and the media all must answer key questions fast — before the regulatory rollback turns into a rout.
Policymakers, civil society, investors, business, and the media all must answer key questions fast — before the regulatory rollback turns into a rout.
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.
While the Oceans Stew, Climate Denialists Decide the Fate of the Planet
Ocean warming is a tangible reality, leading to global climate changes and impacting various ecosystems.
Ocean warming is a tangible reality, leading to global climate changes and impacting various ecosystems.
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.
US Government Plan to Kill 500,000 Barred Owls Isn’t About Conservation It’s a Deflection From Truth.
The Barred owl is larger, has a more diverse diet, and they’ve lost much of their habitat in the east to logging and development.
The Barred owl is larger, has a more diverse diet, and they’ve lost much of their habitat in the east to logging and development.
Climate Change Linked to Skyrocketing Food Prices
Over the past five years, food prices have increased drastically across the globe.
Over the past five years, food prices have increased drastically across the globe.