How Climate Change Impacts Soil’s Vital Organisms
[ad_1] It’s easy to overlook the bustling activity that happens beneath our feet in the soil. Thousands of mites and springtails play a crucial role in moving carbon into the…
Continue readingProtecting the Ocean: Can Humanity Simultaneously Utilize and Conserve?
[ad_1] As 2020 began, conservationists celebrated Palau’s decision to close 80% of its territorial waters to fishing, creating one of the world’s largest marine protected areas. However, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Continue readingIs This Still the Oldest Tree in the World?
[ad_1] In eastern California, stands a remarkable Great Basin bristlecone pine named Methuselah, believed to be the oldest living thing on Earth at 4,853 years old, predating the construction of…
Continue readingReviving a Critical Fishery with Enhanced Protections
[ad_1] Fishing plays a vital role in the way of life in Peru. The Mar Tropical de Grau is a crucial fishing area in the country, supplying two-thirds of the…
Continue readingThe Importance of Indigenous Peoples in Combating Climate Change
[ad_1] Brutal heat waves swept through the Southern Hemisphere earlier this year, and now the Northern Hemisphere is facing a long, hot summer. A “heat dome” is expected to cover…
Continue readingPotential Disruption of Manta ‘Superhighway’ by Mining Operations
[ad_1] If you’re a reef manta, then northeastern Indonesia is the place to be. In the clear blue waters of the Raja Ampat archipelago, these majestic creatures thrive, with populations…
Continue readingPathogens on the Move as the Planet Warms
[ad_1] Half of the world’s population resides in regions where dengue fever is a prevalent threat. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently alerted healthcare professionals about…
Continue readingNavigating a Sustainable Future on World Oceans Day
[ad_1] The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet, providing food, regulating climate, and supporting economies. However, unprecedented heat waves, coastal development, overfishing, and pollution are threatening marine ecosystems and…
Continue readingUnique Desert Preservation: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
[ad_1] The vast grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa are both beautiful and at risk. In a new series called “Saving the Savanna,” we explore how communities are working to protect these…
Continue readingProtecting the High Seas: Addressing Climate Change for Conservation
[ad_1] The world’s oceans are experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures reaching record-breaking highs due to El Niño weather patterns. This has led to concerns about the impact of climate…
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