NATURE

How a fearsome predator helped bring this community back to life

In rebuilding an ecosystem, a Conservation International project showed that ‘everything is connected.’ When one small town saw its livelihood drying…

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5 ways nature supports human health

Editor’s note: This week at the UN climate summit (COP26), Conservation International launched “Hear me while you can” — a…

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How many fish in the sea? Less than we thought

There are plenty of fish in the sea, so the old saying goes.But that’s not as true as it used…

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As global temperatures rise, climate ‘tipping points’ loom

Earth is teetering perilously close to climate “tipping points” — events that, if triggered, could set in motion a self-perpetuating…

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Why rare species thrive on Indigenous lands

From the savannas of Africa to remote Pacific islands, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are helping to conserve some of…

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Long silenced, an African park roars back to life

BEIRA, Mozambique — Werner Myburgh couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. On his first trip through the savanna woodlands…

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Surf spots are climate hotspots, study finds

Surf breaks worldwide are beloved for their natural beauty and the thrill of riding that next big swell. Now, groundbreaking new…

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For climate-fighting farms, squeeze in some trees: study

Around the world, planting crops and grazing livestock often means cutting down trees — with disastrous impacts on the climate.…

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3 stories to catch up on

Elephants have a profound impact on people and nature. Known as “ecosystem engineers,” they travel vast distances, carving new paths through…

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Meet the South African startup putting cattle to work for conservation

Editor’s note: Around the world, innovative businesses are helping to solve some of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Conservation…

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