NATURE

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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.…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

New study links birds’ diets to forest health

When you’re hungry and far from home, you might find yourself being less picky about what you eat. Not so for…

7 months ago

In Ecuador, a ‘milestone’ effort to protect mangroves — and people

Once underappreciated, mangroves are having a moment. From global initiatives to community-led efforts, work to conserve these climate superstars is gaining…

7 months ago

Reforestation is cheaper than previously thought

Restoring forests is critical for stopping climate change — but it costs money, and there’s more than one way to…

8 months ago