Biodiversity
Just One-Third of the World’s Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing
Only 21 of the world’s 91 rivers longer than 1,000 km that originally flowed to the ocean still retain a direct connection from source […]
Biodiversity
Stories about biodiversity, ecosystems and the people working to protect them.
Biodiversity
Rewriting genes could have broad knock-on effects on nature
The emerging field of synthetic biology could affect nature in ways that go beyond single genetically engineered organisms, according to IUCN Synthetic biology – […]
Biodiversity
5 low-cost technologies that help protect Latin America’s environment
Innovations enable recycling, tracking poachers and invasive species, and adaptation to climate change Tania Chacón Latin America’s natural wealth is undeniable. It is a […]
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Yemen’s forests another casualty of war amid fuel crisis
Adel Aldaghbashy The four-year conflict in Yemen which has pushed huge swathes of the population close to famine has also left the country with […]
Biodiversity
2019 Goldman Environmental Prize Honours Six Environmental Heroes
During its 30th anniversary year, award recognizes activists from Chile, North Macedonia, Liberia, Mongolia, Cook Islands, and the USA The Goldman Environmental Foundation today […]