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Germany’s once-magnificent forests are undergoing a catastrophic transformation that threatens their role as vital carbon sinks in the fight against climate change. The Harz Mountains in northern Germany paint a stark picture of this crisis, where thousands of dead spruce…
A comprehensive new report has exposed the staggering scale of African primate trafficking, revealing that more than 6,000 primates were traded internationally across 50 countries between 2000 and 2023. The analysis, conducted by the U.S.-based Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA),…
In the shallow waters of a restored Iowa wetland, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ecologists recently netted a small but significant victory: a Topeka shiner, barely an inch and a half long, with distinctive orange-rimmed fins and a dark stripe…
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.
Arctic reindeer are facing an unexpected threat from climate change that’s dramatically impacting their ability to survive harsh winters. As global temperatures rise, these iconic animals are struggling with a cruel irony: warmer weather is actually making it harder for…
While many people entered 2026 feeling exhausted by global challenges, the remarkable scientific achievements of 2025 offer a powerful reminder that human ingenuity continues to push boundaries and solve problems. From groundbreaking medical advances to fascinating discoveries about the natural…
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…
The Guardian’s popular Young Country Diary series has opened its doors once again to budding young naturalists, inviting children to share their winter wildlife encounters through written submissions. This quarterly initiative specifically seeks articles written by children aged 8-14 who…
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.
Every year, a colossal fleet of hundreds of industrial fishing vessels descends upon a lawless stretch of ocean just beyond Argentina’s territorial waters, creating what appears from satellite imagery as a glowing city floating on the dark Atlantic. This Chinese-dominated…
