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A groundbreaking study in Panama has revealed that adding nitrogen to degraded tropical soils can nearly double the speed of forest regeneration, offering new hope for climate change mitigation efforts. The research, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates that nitrogen deficiency…
Brazil has officially designated açaí, the purple superfruit native to the Amazon rainforest, as its national fruit in a symbolic move to protect against biopiracy – the unauthorized commercial exploitation of indigenous species and traditional knowledge. President Luiz Inácio Lula…
A groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals that sea levels around Africa have been rising at an alarming pace, accelerating four times faster since 2010 compared to rates observed in the 1990s. The research, led by University…
As Winter Storm Fern stripped grocery shelves bare from North Carolina to New York City, a familiar pattern emerged: shoppers frantically hoarding bread, milk, and eggs while others faced empty stores. With another major winter storm brewing, experts warn that…
Sri Lanka’s remarkable collection of agamid lizards—colorful, distinctive reptiles found nowhere else on Earth—is under siege from multiple threats that could drive many species to extinction. The island nation harbors more than 20 species of these lizards, with an astounding…
British car buyers are finding themselves in an advantageous position as automotive manufacturers and dealers offer unprecedented discounts averaging nearly £6,000 per vehicle. According to new data from Insider Car Deals, the typical discount now stands at 11.4% of the…
When asked about Mongabay’s legacy after a quarter-century of environmental journalism, founder Rhett Butler doesn’t offer a simple answer. The influential environmental news website didn’t start with grand ambitions to revolutionize media or redefine how we cover nature. Instead, it…
A viral social media post claiming spotted hyenas had crossed from India into Nepal’s Rangeli municipality in November 2025 sparked unnecessary panic and revealed a troubling trend of wildlife misinformation spreading across the country. The fabricated images, which showed African…
France’s prestigious Bordeaux wine region is officially embracing a centuries-old wine style as climate change transforms traditional winemaking practices. The region is set to grant formal recognition to claret, a lighter-bodied red wine that dates back to the 12th century,…
Disaster survivors across the United States are mounting pressure on Congress to transform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) back into an independent federal agency, arguing that its current status under the Department of Homeland Security is hampering recovery efforts…
