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 cycle of environmental collapse. Now,
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 the most remarkable species on
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 of Mozambique’s Zinave National
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 research finds that they
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. But are forests and farms
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 dense brush and spreading
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 International’s investment fund, CI Ventures,
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 for something priceless in the
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 Ali announced that his
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 birds. The further they