Brazil reelected President Lula da Silva, a champion of the natural environment, over Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, an election and climate change denier.
Cusco's New Airport Could Double Passenger Capacity. Can the Sacred Valley Handle It?
While the new Chinchero airport promises economic growth, many are worried about overtourism and damage to archaeological sites and ecosystems.
Can Ethical Wildlife Tourism Practices Save the Sea of Cortez?
As tourism grows, local communities are focusing on ethical travel practices to protect marine wildlife.
A Marine Corridor in the Sea of Cortez Faces a Mega-Resort Development
A real-estate project on the coast of Baja California Sur threatens the fragile ecosystem of the Gulf of California and the local community’s livelihood.
Read MoreWhat Two Oil Spills Reveal About a Broken System
When safety is ignored, communities pay the price long after the oil stops spreading which was the case with both Deepwater Horizon and Wakashio spills.
Read MoreBeyond the Beach: How Mexico Is Fighting a Seaweed Crisis
Mexico is turning its growing sargassum seaweed problem into clean fuel as it piles up along its eastern coastline.
Read MoreDeforestation in Borneo, Devastation for Orangutans
With growing demand for palm oil, Borneo’s forests and orangutans’ habitats are being decimated.
Read MoreThe Great Green Wall: Africa’s Sustainable Wonder
Designed to combat desertification, the Great Green Wall is transforming landscapes and livelihoods across Africa.
Read MoreAustralia’s Pink Lakes: They’re Real, but Not For Long
Australia’s pink lakes are a shocking natural anomaly, but their striking hue has been slowly draining.
Read MoreHuman Pollution Is Damaging Coral Reefs Worldwide
Coral reefs support marine life, protect coastlines and sustain tourism, but pollution is putting their future at risk.
Read MoreToxic Gold: How E-Waste Is Poisoning Ghana
A nation celebrated for hospitality and growth is being choked by the world’s discarded electronics and the dangerous labor they demand.
Read MoreThe Slow Starvation of the Arctic Reindeer
Despite its reputation for environmental stewardship, Sweden is at risk of losing its beloved reindeer and an important part of its cultural heritage.
Read MorePacific Islands Mobilize Against Deep-Sea Mining
As demand for critical minerals grows, Indigenous communities throughout Oceania are organizing legal challenges and water protests to protect the Pacific Ocean.
Read MoreThe Cost of Illegal Gold Mines in Brazil’s Amazon
Illegal gold mining is threatening the livelihoods of Indigenous communities and rainforest ecosystems across the Brazilian Amazon.
Read MoreTransforming Reef Grief into Action on the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef’s decline is fueling a new kind of climate anxiety and inspiring communities to fight for its future.
Read MoreTuvalu—The Sinking Island—and its Fight Against Sea Level Catastrophe
As rising seas threaten its homes, coastlines and sovereignty, Tuvalu is fighting to preserve its land and culture and demanding stronger action against climate change.
Read MoreCalifornia Tribes Advocate for Cultural Burning
Once widespread across California, Indigenous cultural burning is now regaining attention in wildfire management.
Read MoreKiller of the Coral Reef: Sunscreen?
Many sunscreens contain toxic chemicals that harm coral reefs and their broader oceanic environment.
Read MoreThe Ethics of Wildlife Tourism: How Travelers Can Identify Responsible Safaris
Community involvement and conservation policies are clear indicators of a safari’s commitment to ethical tourism.
Read MoreCosta Rica’s Beach Reforestation: How Travelers Can Help Restore the Coast
Along beaches stripped of native vegetation, local volunteers and travelers are bringing back coastal forests one tree at a time.
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