This news could signal a shift for historically marginalized communities.
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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Wildlife loss in tropical forests is bad news — and not just for animals
New research sheds light on the link between species loss and forests’ ability to fight climate change.
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DNA test confirms presence of cave giants in Europe
The presence of olms in Balkan caves is a good omen for the health of the groundwater they inhabit.
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3 things no one is talking about this Earth Day
Taking Earth Day beyond furry animals and stirring national park scenes.
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For critical climate change action, Paris Agreement just the beginning
As the world’s nations sign the historic agreement, a climate expert outlines the next steps countries need to take.
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5 things you might not know about the sky
Sky makes life possible — but it’s under threat from humanity.
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What coffee and airplanes could mean for forests
In light of recent reports on climate change, forests are making headlines.
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What we’re reading: Mekong megadrought, melting chocolate
News you might have missed from the world of conservation.
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Verdicts in turtle conservationist’s murder a rare rebuke of crimes against environmentalists
Jairo Mora Sandoval was a victim of a war between poachers and environmentalists on a Costa Rican beach.
In recovery from massive typhoon, Philippine town struggles to balance complex motives
Concepcion is adapting to the “new normal” — despite some contradictions.