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California is embarking on one of the most comprehensive biodiversity surveys ever attempted in the United States. The California All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (CalATBI) aims to document and catalog every living species in the state—from towering redwoods to microscopic soil organisms—before…
Thousands of LA County residents remain displaced one year after devastating wildfires as environmental risks persist. Meanwhile, researchers call for controlled solar radiation management experiments as 2024 becomes first complete year above critical temperature thresholds.
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.
Miguel Ángel de la Torre Loranca, a prominent Mexican biologist specializing in reptile research, was kidnapped on November 21, 2025, while conducting fieldwork in the remote Sierra de Zongolica mountains of central Veracruz. The herpetologist disappeared after leaving his home…
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 electric vehicle market is proving its resilience as competitors capitalize on Tesla’s recent sales decline, demonstrating that the broader EV revolution extends far beyond any single company or controversial CEO. While Elon Musk’s polarizing public persona and political activities…
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.
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…
In a major shift in the global electric vehicle market, China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest electric car manufacturer, marking the end of Tesla’s dominance in the rapidly growing EV sector. BYD delivered an impressive 2.26 million…
