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…

5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check

The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin…

‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, a titan of wildlife conservation, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the age of…

Why Indigenous rights matter

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

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.…

Can a new paper defuse climate infighting?

How much can — or should — humanity rely on nature to help solve the…