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The magnificent peregrine falcon, once teetering on the brink of extinction, now faces a new threat as Canada and the United States propose reducing international trade protections for these remarkable birds of prey. Scientists are raising alarm bells about the…
For nearly four decades, primatologist Patricia Wright has been Madagascar’s fiercest advocate, transforming how the world understands and protects one of Earth’s most unique ecosystems. Since arriving on the island in 1986, Wright has made groundbreaking discoveries that reshaped conservation…
A groundbreaking study is challenging the common belief that Earth’s sixth mass extinction is accelerating, revealing instead that species loss may have actually slowed down over the past century. However, researchers caution that this apparent good news might be misleading.…
Marine biologists establish exact plastic amounts that kill ocean wildlife, while 500,000 protesters flood Manila demanding answers about $10 billion in missing flood protection money. Brazil recognizes 10 new Indigenous territories following climate summit demonstrations.
Pakistan took a modest step forward in marine conservation on September 2nd when Balochistan province declared the country’s third marine protected area around Miani Hor Lagoon on the central coast. The new 43-square-kilometer sanctuary protects a biodiversity hotspot featuring thriving…
Renowned ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin has spent over four decades studying the medicinal plants and indigenous peoples of tropical South America, giving him a unique perspective on the Amazon’s conservation journey. When asked about the rainforest’s current status, his response is…
The rugged limestone cliffs of France’s Dauphiné Alps are witnessing a remarkable transformation as the country embarks on its largest rewilding initiative to date. This June, the nonprofit organization Rewilding Europe designated the southeastern Alpine region as its 11th restoration…
Belize has earned international praise for its ambitious approach to ocean conservation, positioning itself as a small nation tackling the massive challenge of protecting marine ecosystems while supporting local communities that depend on them. The Central American country made headlines…
British High Court opens door to $47 billion in damages from catastrophic dam collapse that killed 19, while Indigenous groups in Colombia confront new copper mining threats. Meanwhile, glaciologists warn of accelerating ice collapse at COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
A diverse group of emerging environmental journalists from six countries has concluded an intensive conservation reporting fellowship program with a powerful message: despite deep concerns about our planet’s future, hope remains strong in the power of storytelling and youth activism.…
