Can these fishermen save a 3,000-year tradition?

On a sunny morning in January, along the northern coast of Peru, wastewater rushed from…

Axolotls are on the brink. Can we bring them back?

An ancient wetland system of islands and canals that pre-dates the Aztecs endures quietly in…

What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?

Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks…

Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line

After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality.First adopted by the United…

News spotlight: Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall

The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying…

With new discovery, island nation turns page on a painful legacy

Nathan Conaboy’s day had taken an unexpected turn, and he now found himself in a…

3 ways Indigenous knowledge protects nature

Despite representing less than 5 percent of the world’s population, Indigenous Peoples steward more than…

5 things you didn’t know sharks do for you

Sharks have long been cast as villains in popular culture — ruthless predators terrorizing beachgoers.…

Why Indigenous rights matter

Editor’s note: Recent years have brought a growing acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, rights and…

Indonesia halts mining in treasured islands

A jewel of the “Coral Triangle” just got a reprieve.The government of Indonesia announced this…