Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Secret ‘sky island’ rainforest saved by new discoveries
Perched on a remote mountain top and surrounded by lowlands, Mabu is what’s known as a “sky island” and is the largest rainforest in southern Africa.
To protect mangroves, some Kenyans combat logging with hidden beehives
The group has concealed beehives in the top branches of mangroves as silent guardians. The bees are meant to attack unsuspecting loggers.
As World’s Springs Vanish, Ripple Effects Alter Ecosystems
Springs, which bring groundwater to the surface and support a host of unique species, are disappearing globally, victims of development and drought.
‘We rarely see them now’: just how vulnerable are Vanuatu’s dugongs?
A study of the sea cow population in the South Pacific islands is urgently needed, say experts, as numbers fall dramatically
Predator claws back from brink of extinction in ‘greatest ever’ recovery
The Iberian lynx is no longer endangered thanks to a mammoth conservation project.
In the Caribbean, Hammerhead Sharks Return to School
The detection of schooling behavior is a promising sign of recovery for the iconic and endangered hammerhead shark
‘We found 700 different species’: astonishing array of wildlife discovered in Cambodia mangroves
Hairy-nosed otters and cats that catch fish are among the startling diversity of creatures making their home in threatened habitats
Sea Otters Have Helped Bolster California’s Kelp Forest
A study that looks back more than 100 years shows that where sea otters have thrived, underwater forests have, too
Rhino orphan Wyntir welcomes her second calf: A symbol of hope for conservation effort
Care for Wild recently celebrated as rehabilitated rhino orphan Wyntir gave birth to her second calf, marking a milestone in conservation efforts.
Playing thriving reef sounds on underwater speakers ‘could save damaged corals’
Coral larvae more likely to settle on degraded reefs bathed in marine soundscapes, Caribbean study shows
The secret to saving our reefs may lie in the sea cucumber
Although the humble sea cucumber may not look like much, it could soon be recruited to help save the world’s coral reefs.
Greenpeace calls for high seas protected area in Galapagos
Greenpeace on Monday called for the creation of a high seas marine protected zone under a new UN treaty to secure a much wider area around Ecuador’s famous Galapagos archipelago.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.