A controversial nickel mining operation in the Philippines has devastated nearly 500 acres of pristine forest land dangerously close to a UNESCO World Heritage site, sparking fresh demands for its immediate shutdown. The Pujada Nickel Project on Mindanao island has…

A proposed copper mine in Chile’s Valparaíso region has sparked fierce opposition from conservationists who warn it could wipe out habitat critical to the endangered Andean cat—one of the rarest wild felines in the Americas. The controversy highlights the growing…

After spending decades protecting forests and fighting climate change, environmental veteran Nigel Sizer is now tackling what he sees as one of the most overlooked drivers of environmental destruction: how we produce meat. As the new CEO of the Good…

While chimpanzees and gorillas capture most of the spotlight, their lesser-known cousins are quietly facing a conservation crisis. Gibbons, dubbed “lesser apes” due to their smaller size, are among the world’s most endangered primates, with 19 of 20 species listed…

Environmental groups are raising serious questions about whether Uganda has implemented sufficient safeguards to protect Lake Albert from potential contamination as major oil drilling projects move forward in the region. A new report from Environmental Defenders highlights growing concerns about…

The Christmas Island shrew never had a chance to make headlines during its lifetime—weighing barely more than a teaspoon of sugar, this mouse-sized mammal lived quietly in the forest undergrowth of a remote Indian Ocean island. But its extinction story…

Solar energy is rapidly becoming a lifeline for electricity-starved regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where energy poverty affects millions. However, the very conditions that make these arid areas perfect for solar power—abundant sunshine and dry climates—also present a hidden challenge…

Three years after the brutal killing of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, the conditions that led to their deaths remain unchanged, according to a prominent Indigenous leader. Beto Marubo, who represents the…

A radioactive contamination incident at an industrial estate in Indonesia has left workers exposed to dangerous radiation levels and sparked international food safety concerns. The crisis began when U.S. food inspectors detected radioactive material in frozen shrimp exported from PT…