NATURE
As ghost junk haunts the sea, ‘mermaids’ are fighting back
Sitting on the side of a small boat off the coast of Baja California, suited up in diving gear, a…
Climate change could soon outpace humanity’s ability to adapt
The catastrophic impacts of climate breakdown may soon outpace humanity’s ability to adapt to it, according to a new report.Co-authored…
For one former logging company, nature’s green is gold
Editor’s note: In the fight against climate change and wildlife extinction, businesses have to a key role to play. But…
A unique poaching crisis takes root in South Africa
When you think of “wildlife trafficking,” you probably think of exotic animal products — ivory, rhino horns, shark fins.You probably…
Indigenous leaders sign landmark carbon deal in Philippines
One of the last strongholds of forest in the Philippines just got a major boost.Indigenous leaders on the island of…
Climate change is scrambling food production
Mangos are on the move.A recent story on the online news site Grist reported from the Italian island of Sicily,…
Indonesia protects ‘walking sharks.’ Are other sharks next?
The Indonesian government has granted six species of threatened “walking sharks” the highest level of protection across all national waters…
Turf war? Fixing grasslands can ease human-wildlife clashes
In many places around the world, humans and wildlife don’t share the same spaces.In others, humans and wildlife are in…
Climate change is coming for Pacific tuna
Climate change is pushing tuna into different waters — and now, funding is following.A US$ 107 million grant announced this…
Funding cuts leave a forest at risk
One of the world’s most important places for nature is a small strip of mountainous forest no more than about…