Russia and China blamed for blocking Antarctic marine reserve
Nov 3, 2014, 10:05 am By Jeremy Hance
Another year, another failed attempt to protect a significant chunk of the Ross Sea, which sits off…Facing severe drought, 'war effort' needed to save the Amazon, says scientist
Nov 2, 2014, 11:27 pm By Rhett Butler
Severe droughts in southern Brazil may be linked to deforestation and degradation of Earth's largest…De-protection of Protected Areas ramps up in Brazil, 'compromises the capacity' of ecosystems
Oct 31, 2014, 3:42 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
Brazil has reserved about 17.6 percent of its land (1.5 million square kilometers) to receive…Between the Forest and the Sea: The Yarsuisuit Collective - Part II
Oct 31, 2014, 3:10 pm By Tiffany Roufs
In this multimedia piece by SRI fellow Bear Guerra, we follow Andrés de León and the Yarsuisuit…'Too many people': Philippine island being deforested despite extensive protections
Oct 31, 2014, 12:46 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
About an hour and a half plane ride from the Philippine capital Manila is Palawan, a long, narrow…Pesticides harm bumblebees' ability to forage
Oct 31, 2014, 12:35 pm By Tiffany Roufs
Bumblebees exposed to pesticides suffered adverse effects to their foraging behavior, according to a…Pet trade likely responsible for killer salamander fungus
Oct 30, 2014, 3:23 pm By Jeremy Hance
As if amphibians weren't facing enough—a killer fungal disease, habitat destruction, pollution,…Dissolving pulp: a growing threat to global forests
Oct 30, 2014, 1:54 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
Dissolving pulp is not just a threat to the forests of Indonesia. It is a growing industry across…The Search for Lost Frogs: one of conservation's most exciting expeditions comes to life in new book
Oct 30, 2014, 11:16 am By Jeremy Hance
One of the most exciting conservation initiatives in recent years was the Search for Lost Frogs in…Agam, the adorable baby elephant that captured hearts in Indonesia, is dead
Oct 30, 2014, 1:29 am By Rhett Butler
Agam, an orphaned two year old Sumatran elephant, died over the weekend presumably from injuries…Amazon rainforest is getting drier, confirms another study
Oct 30, 2014, 12:02 am By Rhett Butler
Parts of the Amazon rainforest are getting considerably less rain, leading trees to absorb less…Fashion industry making progress in cutting deforestation from clothing
Oct 29, 2014, 11:51 pm By Rhett Butler
Several more clothing companies have committed to eliminate fiber produced via destruction of…APP acknowledges historic land-grabbing in China, pledges reform
Oct 29, 2014, 11:44 pm By Rhett Butler
While Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has made considerable progress on addressing social and…Destroyed habitat, fewer resources, Ebola: the many repercussions of Liberia's deforestation
Oct 29, 2014, 6:43 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
Liberia is one of the last strongholds of intact forest in West Africa. These forests are the home…Local communities rise to the forefront of global conservation practice (commentary)
Oct 29, 2014, 3:57 pm By Rhett Butler
A few weeks ago, a remote aboriginal community in western Australia made headlines when it completed…By killing off older fish, overfishing may lead to lost migratory patterns
Oct 29, 2014, 3:22 pm By Tiffany Roufs
Catching older fish may impact a school's ability to migrate from spawning grounds to feeding areas,…Tigers vs. diamonds: India’s protected areas rampantly downgraded to make room for people, industry (PART II)
Oct 29, 2014, 2:19 pm By Morgan Erickson-Davis
In India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh lie 500 square kilometers (200 square miles) of…Will 2014 be the warmest year on record?
Oct 29, 2014, 11:31 am By Jeremy Hance
With the news that September was the warmest on record globally, 2014 takes one step closer to being…Bunge commits to zero deforestation palm oil
Oct 28, 2014, 6:39 pm By Rhett Butler
Agribusiness giant Bunge has joined the growing ranks of companies that have established zero…The inconvenient solution to the rhino poaching crisis
Oct 28, 2014, 5:34 pm By Rhett Butler
Daily, we read or hear of more rhino being poached to satisfy the seemingly insatiable demand from…
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