This animal was the first of its species seen alive in Minas Gerais in 170 years.
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Monthly Archives: July 2013
New Site Chosen for Colombian Town Destroyed by Landslide
Designed to maximize nature’s benefits, this town is a milestone for sustainable development.
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15 Newly Discovered Birds Showcase Uniqueness of Amazonia
New bird species are not easy to discover — but in places like Amazonia, surprises can happen.
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5 Years Later, Peruvian Farmers Reveal New Attitudes Toward Forest Protection
I was struck by how much had changed in the Alto Mayo region since my last visit.
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Reducing Global Plastic Use Is Key to Fight Ocean Pollution
We can’t clean up the oceans until we reduce demand for the materials that pollute them.
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5 Ways Nature Can Help Us Meet the Population Challenge
To keep up with rising demand for food, water and energy, protecting ecosystems will be critical.
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Fighting Off the Desert in South Africa’s Succulent Karoo
An acre lost to desertification is one virtually lost forever. That’s why we have to act quickly.
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An Action Plan to Save One of the World’s Strangest Mammals
Although unknown to many, this animal is among the most highly trafficked in Asia and parts of Africa.
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The Sea of My Childhood — and Its Uncertain Future
CI’s Sebastian Troëng on challenges and opportunities in the Baltic.
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