Amazon deforestation tops 11,000 sq km in Brazil, reaching 12-year high
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon topped 11,000 square kilometers for the first time since 2008 reports the Brazilian government. According…
‘Certified’ palm oil linked to worse social, ecological outcomes for Indonesian villagers
While many look to sustainability certifications as a panacea for the issues surrounding oil palm plantations, a new study cautions…
Madagascar moves to reopen domestic trade in non-precious timber
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — On Oct. 21, Madagascar’s council of ministers issued a decision to reopen the domestic market for so-called…
Why did the woolly rhino go extinct?
In the arctic tundra of northeastern Siberia lies a graveyard of a now-extinct species of megafauna, the woolly rhinoceros, dating…
The promise of ‘bird-friendly’ cities: Q&A with author Timothy Beatley
Tim Beatley will humbly tell you that he’s not a birder. But in his new book, there are enough appearances…
Lobster export policy that landed Indonesian minister in jail could resume
JAKARTA — The arrest of Indonesia’s fisheries minister on bribery charges has prompted a freeze on exports of lobster larvae,…
Meet the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners
Six grassroots environmental activists will receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in a virtual ceremony this year. Dubbed the “Green…
Big mammals are at risk in the world’s poorest countries, even within parks
Poaching is a pervasive global problem, and iconic mammals like elephants and rhinos are hit hard by illegal hunting. This…
‘Nature is next’: Q&A with Finance for Biodiversity’s Simon Zadek
2020 was supposed to be the year that governments, business leaders and civil society came together to report back on…
A Chilean archipelago rivaling the Galápagos fends off invasive species
Rich in both marine and terrestrial biodiversity, Juan Fernández Archipelago National Park (PNAJF) in Chile boasts species that live nowhere…