NATURE

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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A new snake species named after Harrison Ford

High in the Andes Mountains, a team of researchers treks through an alpine swamp. Sifting through tall grass, they search…

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One small country, one giant leap for nature

One small South American country is making some giant steps for conservation.At a recent Amazon summit, Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan…

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