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Renowned conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier presents a stunning visual journey through Earth’s most magnificent landscapes and inhabitants in her latest exhibition, “A Greater Wisdom.” The show features breathtaking imagery spanning from underwater encounters with sharks and rays to the dramatic…
Today's top environmental stories: climate action, wildlife conservation, renewable energy, and sustainability news from around the world. Updated Nov 4, 2025.
Today's top environmental stories: climate action, wildlife conservation, renewable energy, and sustainability news from around the world. Updated Nov 3, 2025.
High in Yosemite’s granite wilderness, conservation writer Beth Pratt greets a small pika by name as it darts between sun-warmed boulders. “Hello, Sophie!” she calls to the round, rabbit-like creature—just one of over 150 species that call this iconic national…
A groundbreaking international study has revealed a concerning disconnect between people and nature across developed nations, with Britain ranking among the world’s least “nature-connected” countries. The comprehensive research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 nations, placed Britain at a disappointing…
From the dense jungles of Asia to the rugged highlands of Scotland, this week’s collection of wildlife photography captures some of nature’s most remarkable moments and behaviors. These images showcase the incredible diversity of animal life on our planet and…
The long-tailed macaque faces a troubling paradox: while the species continues its slide toward extinction, it has scored a crucial victory for scientific integrity. In early October, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upheld the macaque’s endangered status,…
A groundbreaking discovery in urban ecology reveals a troubling pattern: wealthy neighborhoods consistently support greater biodiversity than low-income areas, creating what researchers call the “luxury effect.” This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for both human health and environmental equity in cities…
Each October, the crystal-clear waters of Blue Bay in Mauritius transform into a spectacular pink wonderland as corals release millions of eggs and sperm in a synchronized spawning event. This natural phenomenon has now become the centerpiece of an ambitious…
High above Uganda’s Luku Central Forest Reserve, 29 critically endangered Rüppell’s vultures soar on massive wings, carrying twigs and branches to their clifftop nests. This remarkable sight represents something precious and precarious: the only known breeding colony of these magnificent…
