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The Azores archipelago has emerged as a global ocean conservation leader, establishing the largest network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Atlantic by the end of 2024. This Portuguese island chain has safeguarded an impressive 30% of its…
A groundbreaking population assessment has revealed that more than 145,000 African forest elephants currently inhabit Africa’s rainforests, marking the first comprehensive count since these critically endangered giants were recognized as a distinct species in 2021. The study, published in December…
Operating rooms worldwide phase out desflurane, an anesthetic 2,500 times more potent than CO2, while hundreds of oil and chemical barges accumulate on Houston's San Jacinto River with minimal oversight. Congress preserves EPA budget in bipartisan deal.
Nature delivered some extraordinary surprises in 2025, as researchers documented remarkable wildlife sightings that ranged from long-lost species reappearing to first-ever recordings of elusive creatures in their natural habitats. These discoveries, reported by environmental news organization Mongabay, offer both encouraging…
After five decades studying the Amazon rainforest, renowned ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin offers a nuanced perspective on the region’s future that defies simple optimism or pessimism. Co-founder of the Amazon Conservation Team, Plotkin argues that the Amazon’s story is one of…
The global effort to protect migratory animals has reached a critical milestone as countries propose expanded protections for 42 species under an international conservation treaty. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has received proposals…
Herpetologist Miguel Ángel de la Torre Loranca vanishes during Veracruz fieldwork while British falcon populations face systematic nest raids fueling illegal Middle Eastern racing bird trade. Meanwhile, emergency experts warn Trump policies have weakened US disaster response capabilities.
The death of Craig, one of Africa’s most famous elephants, has sent ripples through the global conservation community. The 54-year-old bull elephant from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park died of natural causes after showing signs of age-related decline, with rangers maintaining…
Four months after toxic sludge coated Louisiana's majority-Black Roseland community, residents still await meaningful recovery help. Meanwhile, photographers document Europe's escalating invasive species crisis disrupting native ecosystems, while plastic pollution infiltrates global food chains.
Invasive parakeets threaten native bird species in Richmond Park while a disabled elephant calf reveals growing pressures on Asian herds. Britain also sets renewable energy records and experiences its hottest year ever in 2025.
