The Great Lakes are clearer now than ever before, but this clarity comes with a cost to local ecosystems.
Read MoreThe Disappearing Islands of Kiribati
Rising sea levels have swallowed up and flooded land in Kiribati, jeopardizing the South Pacific island nation’s future.
Read MoreAlaskan Coastal Wolves Are Dying of Mercury Poisoning
Wolves in coastal Alaska are turning sea otters as a source of food, dying of mercury poisoning as a result.
Read MoreLithium Mining in the Salton Sea
The Hell’s Kitchen Project is underway to extract lithium from California’s Salton Sea, raising social, environmental and economic questions.
Read MoreBeyond The Disappearing Aral Sea
The Aral Sea has all but disappeared, spawning a new desert full of toxic sand; however, locals hope to emphasize the history, art and culture of the region as they work to redefine their future.
Read MoreThe History Behind Peru’s Bird Dropping Fertilizer
The boom and bust of Peru’s guano extraction and economy led to great impacts on the surrounding environment and ecosystems.
Read MoreShark Finning: Costa Rica’s Illegal Trade
As countries ban the practice of shark finning, Costa Rica disregards conservation policies through illegal fishing exports.
Read MoreWildlife or Livestock? Safari Hunting Tourism in Southern Africa
Although millions are spent on safari hunting tourism in South Africa and Zimbabwe, there is little evidence that these funds genuinely promote economic growth, improve the lives of local people or contribute to animal conservation.
Read MoreEthiopia’s Hydroelectric Dam Opens Despite Egypt’s Protests
Undeterred by decades of water rights controversy, Ethiopia finally opened its monumental hydroelectric dam across part of the Blue Nile River, a project that has garnered fierce opposition from Egypt and Sudan.
Read More7 Interesting Animals You Can Find in the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is a place of environmental diversity and hidden danger, where rare species face growing threats that make their protection critical for both biodiversity and the planet’s future.
Read MoreAre Fireflies Really Disappearing?
Some reports warn that we may be the last generation to see fireflies, but what do we really know about their decline?
Read MoreTiger Rewilding Efforts Transform Kazakhstan
Central Asian Tigers are again roaming Kazakhstan, 70 years after their extinction. Their return is celebrated as an ecological triumph, but it also brings apprehension and uncertainty as locals express concerns for the safety of humans and livestock.
Read MoreMalaysia is Done with Taking America’s Plastic
America can no longer rely on Malaysia to take its plastic, so where will it go now, and what’s next for the global waste trade?
Read MoreThe World’s Longest Litter Pick Starts Now
Damien Gabet wants to break a world record and rethink how we care for the land we walk, bike and camp on.
Read MoreHow ICE Raids are Impacting California Farms
US President Trump’s latest crackdown on immigration has expanded to farms in California, raising concerns over labor shortages and disruptions to supply chains throughout the country.
Read MoreCanada’s Wildlife Crossings Pave the Way in Road Ecology
The Canadian government has found a solution to protect its native animals: crossing structures.
Read MoreHow IVF Could Get Rhinos Off the Endangered Animal List
Before Sudan died in 2018, scientists collected his sperm in hopes of developing an embryo that would carry on the species. In December 2019, eggs from Najin and Fatu were harvested and sent to the same lab as Sudan’s sperm. It is here that scientists toyed with the idea of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for rhinos.
Read MorePeruvian Farmer Loses Climate Case, But Sets Global Precedent
Saúl Luciano Lliuya sued the German energy company RWE for damages to his home related to climate change. He lost, but the case is still considered a win for environmental activists.
Read MoreHow Indigenous Knowledge Supports Conservation in Australia’s Outback
Across the arid regions that define the Australian Outback, Aboriginal groups’ deep connection with the land has led to enduring protection against species loss and environmental decay.
Read MorePreserving Heritage and Habitat: Indigenous Australian Rangers Redefine Ecotourism
Indigenous Australians are blending ancient traditions with modern science to preserve and protect endangered ecosystems and species.
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