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…