Colombia grants ‘historic’ protections to rainforest, indigenous groups
In a move described as “unprecedented,” Colombia’s president Juan Manuel Santos announced Tuesday that the country intends to add 8 million hectares (80,000 square...
How satellites revolutionized the way we see and protect the natural...
The first satellite in the Landsat series launched in 1972. Eight others followed, providing the same views so changes could be tracked over time.
Fifty years ago,...
The European Bison is No Longer a Vulnerable Species
13 January 2021. In the midst of a challenging and tumultuous year we have some wonderful news to share. Due to long-term conservation work,...
The Unsung Engineers of Nature: A Closer Look at Beavers
Celebrated annually on April 7th, International Beaver Day serves as a crucial extension of the themes explored in our discussion on beavers, emphasizing the...
Smaller population estimate underscores urgency of saving Cao-vit gibbon
A recent survey based on “vocal fingerprinting” puts the total population of Cao-vit gibbons at just 74 individuals, down from previous estimates of 120.Researchers...
Captured methane can be turned into plenty of fish food
The process could have multiple benefits such as less methane in the atmosphere and more stable marine ecosystems.
Methane is a far more potent greenhouse...
Q&A with reforestation and land restoration visionary Tony Rinaudo
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a community-led approach to naturally restoring degraded landscapes and ecosystems, and it’s credited with reforesting many millions of...
As dry season starts in Indonesia, risk of fires — and...
There’s a degree of risk that Southeast Asia may see the return of transboundary haze this year from forest fires in Indonesia, according to...
A Māori community leans on tradition to restore its forest
Money for honey To maintain autonomy, manage the forest as they see fit, and see the community thrive, it definitely helps to have...
