Sustainability research overlooks key actors and actions in the face of the environmental crisis, says study

Efforts to advance toward a more sustainable world focus heavily on a limited set of actions and actors while overlooking key ...

Deforestation leads to more extreme weather events in the Amazon region

From a bird's eye view, the Amazon rainforest appears as a lush green mosaic of treetops stretching as far as the eye can see. It is home to countless animal and plant species, many of which are ...

Officials raise alarm about devastating impact of massive wildfire: 'We need to confirm'

Unfortunately, wildfires have become an increasing problem, partly due to rising global temperatures linked to human activity. For example, warmer weather has led to more lightning storms that can ...
SeafoodSource

Study finds that harvesting fewer fish would require more land use to make up protein gap, leading to loss of biodiversity

A recently published study concluded that replacing the harvesting of fish would necessitate substantially more land for ...

Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds.

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes.

North American birds are dying off faster. It signals a human crisis, too.

The accelerating decline of birds is a bellwether of far deeper biodiversity crisis — one that threatens not only beloved species but the humans who live alongside them.
Opinion

Our pets are devouring biodiversity – but a few changes in EU law could make all the difference

The European Union has robust environmental legislation, with the Birds and Habitats Directives playing a particularly important role in protecting wildlife. In contrast, animal welfare legislation – ...
The Cool Down

Authorities uncover massive illegal operation deep in rainforest: 'Growing rapidly and causing serious harm'

Several countries across the Amazon region are working together to tackle illegal gold mining in the area, according to the Guardian.
Mongabay News

Big biodiversity goals run up against small funding realities

Mexico’s sundry landscapes have few parallels. Straddling the northern boundary of the Tropic of Cancer, the country boasts ...

One in five species are at risk of extinction and Wales just took a big step towards saving them

New legislation described as a 'significant milestone' for Wales will see fresh measures to protect nature ...
The Cool Down

Government under fire after approving expansion of controversial coal mining project: 'Many ... will die as a result'

Conservationists have pushed back against a plan to expand a coal mine in Australia, citing fears it will destroy animal habitats and contribute to the climate crisis.
Columbia University School of Professional Studies

From Sidelines to Center Stage: Harnessing Nature Data for Sustainable Decision-Making

A Biodiversity Data Analytics event explored new frontiers in nature data and impacts for business and policy.