We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
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On Yemen’s Socotra island, residents battle poverty, conflict and climate change to help save its prized tree.
As the United Kingdom proposes to ban trophy imports, hunting proponents ramp up their efforts to dismiss their critics.
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To solve plastic pollution, we need nontoxic, reusable materials — not more single-use disposable products.
Could the Russian invasion of Ukraine lead to worldwide declines in biodiversity? Plus other important conservation and environmental news.
When humans bring new plants to an ecosystem, it can slowly push out the original inhabitants. Research shows us how to identify this threat before plant species become “the living dead.”
As oyster reefs have declined, other marine species have suffered and coastal storm damage has increased. Innovative programs are starting to help.
As the Russian invasion rages on, two species of crane make their annual migration into ancestral habitats that have become a battlefield.
As their forests disappear, sloths are climbing on dangerous power lines. Veterinarians and rescue centers are developing new techniques to help.
Women play a critical role in sustainable development, combatting climate change, and taking care of our natural resources. But industry needs to do more to support them.
How “a very park thing” became an international phenomenon and a conservation success story — all thanks to a request for snacks.
New research finds many will have a tough road ahead.
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