Nature
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One small country, one giant leap for nature
One small South American country is making some giant steps for conservation. At a recent Amazon summit, Guyana’s President Dr.…
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In Ecuador, a ‘milestone’ effort to protect mangroves — and people
Once underappreciated, mangroves are having a moment. From global initiatives to community-led efforts, work to conserve these climate superstars is…
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New study links birds’ diets to forest health
When you’re hungry and far from home, you might find yourself being less picky about what you eat. Not so…
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As global temperatures rise, climate ‘tipping points’ loom
Earth is teetering perilously close to climate “tipping points” — events that, if triggered, could set in motion a self-perpetuating…
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Why rare species thrive on Indigenous lands
From the savannas of Africa to remote Pacific islands, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are helping to conserve some of…
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3 stories to catch up on
Elephants have a profound impact on people and nature. Known as “ecosystem engineers,” they travel vast distances, carving new paths…
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Report issues ‘sobering reality check’ for world’s oceans
As global leaders head to the U.N. Biodiversity Conference next week, a new report issued a stark warning: The world…
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Surf spots are climate hotspots, study finds
Surf breaks worldwide are beloved for their natural beauty and the thrill of riding that next big swell. Now, groundbreaking…
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For climate-fighting farms, squeeze in some trees: study
Around the world, planting crops and grazing livestock often means cutting down trees — with disastrous impacts on the climate.…
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Long silenced, an African park roars back to life
EDITOR’S NOTE: Few places on Earth are as evocative — or as imperiled — as the vast grasslands of sub-Saharan…
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