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Scientists have captured remarkable footage of an elusive bigfin squid gliding through the deep waters of the Cook Islands, marking only the second dozen or so recorded sightings of this mysterious creature. The ghostly white squid, with its distinctive orchid-shaped…
In the mountainous villages of northern Thailand, a health crisis unfolds each year as thick smoke blankets communities like Nong Krating. “The sky gets dark, it’s uncomfortable when we breathe,” explains Sawattiphon Wongkasettakon, a former village deputy chief, describing how…
Traditional chiefs and environmental groups are mobilizing against a controversial mining proposal threatening Malawi’s Mount Mulanje, just months after the sacred mountain earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status in June. The proposed project would target the mountain’s high-altitude plateau, sparking…
As world leaders prepare for next week’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, tiny Suriname is punching well above its weight in global climate discussions. This South American nation of just 600,000 people has achieved something remarkable: it’s one of only…
After two decades of legal battles, Bolivia’s Tacana II Indigenous people have secured official title to their ancestral homeland—a victory that comes with ongoing challenges. The 272,379-hectare territory in La Paz province serves as crucial habitat for over 50 vulnerable…
Brazil’s Congress is advancing controversial legislation that could overturn three decades of constitutional protection for Indigenous lands, potentially opening these territories to legal mining operations. The move comes as global demand for critical minerals like gold has reached unprecedented levels,…
The inaugural International Day of the Deep Seabed marks a milestone in ocean conservation, drawing attention to one of Earth’s most mysterious and unexplored realms. The deep seabed, legally known as “the Area,” encompasses a staggering 54% of the global…
Despite the Republic of Congo shutting down a Chinese gold mining operation in November 2024, the environmental devastation at the Dimonika Biosphere Reserve continues to plague local communities months later. A new Mongabay video investigation reveals the lasting impact of…
