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The world remains far behind on the ambitious “30 by 30” target to protect 30% of Earth’s land and ocean by 2030, with less than 10% of oceans and just 17.6% of terrestrial areas currently under protection. However, 2025 delivered…
Chile establishes its 47th national park protecting 500,000 acres while completing a 1,700-mile wildlife corridor through Patagonia. Meanwhile, Darién Gap forest rangers use advanced technology and strategic funding to successfully combat illegal logging in Central America's biodiverse wilderness.
Chile is on the verge of establishing its 47th national park, a groundbreaking conservation milestone that will protect nearly 200,000 hectares (500,000 acres) of untouched Patagonian wilderness while completing an extraordinary 1,700-mile wildlife corridor extending to the southern tip of…
The Darién Gap, a vast and nearly impenetrable forest spanning the border between South and Central America, has become an unlikely success story in the global fight against deforestation. This biodiverse wilderness, home to harpy eagles, jaguars, giant anteaters, and…
Six hundred million people across Africa currently live without electricity, representing one of the world’s most pressing energy access challenges. While many experts believe industrialization holds the key to expanding clean electricity access across the continent and broader Global South,…
In a candid reflection on human-wildlife coexistence, Australian writer Rebecca Shaw is attempting to overcome her lifelong fear of huntsman spiders—large, common arachnids that frequently share indoor spaces with humans across Australia. After encountering three huntsman spiders in her home…
As another challenging year draws to a close, environmental advocates and nature lovers alike may find themselves grappling with burnout from the relentless cycle of climate crises, habitat loss, and environmental degradation that dominates headlines. Yet this season of reflection…
In a remarkable display of environmental activism, Kenyan conservationist Truphena Muthoni hugged a palm tree for 72 consecutive hours without eating or sleeping, breaking her own previous world record by more than 24 hours. The extraordinary feat, which took place…
Christmas tree growers in western North Carolina show resilience rebuilding after Hurricane Helene's devastation, while Britain's EV charging expansion slows dramatically. Plus: Scientists discover endangered carnivorous pitcher plant in Philippines and English gardeners urged to plant "tredges" for woodland goals.
Sri Lanka’s picturesque Central Highlands are reeling from the destruction left by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought landslides, flash floods, and infrastructure damage that have crippled the region’s vital nature tourism industry during peak season. The mountainous region, renowned for its…
