In Uganda, Paying People Not to Cut Down Trees Is Working
Researchers say a conservation initiative known as a payments for ecosystem services really paid off in terms of preventing deforestation.
Inside the United Nations’ Plan to Govern Marine Environments That Sit Outside Any National Jurisdiction
High seas comprise about two-thirds of the oceans—and no one body or agency is tasked with their governance.
The Deadliest Year for Environmental and Indigenous Activists Yet
At least 200 people were killed in 24 countries last year in retaliation for standing up to environmentally destructive industrial projects.
The Chinese Town at the Center of the Global Illegal Ivory Trade
The Chinese government has said it will rein in the smuggling and illegal sale of ivory, but those enforcement efforts do not appear to have reached the town of Shuidong.
How a Mass Extinction Event Caused a Boom in Most of the Frog Species Alive Today
New research suggests that the mass extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago spurred something of an explosion of new frog species.
Accelerating Beef Production Is Not a Solution to Growing Deforestation in the Amazon
Increasing beef productivity and engaging directly with the supply chain may be a flawed approach when seeking positive conservation outcomes.
Brazilian President Temer’s Trip to Norway Marked by Tense Protest
Norwegian government officials are warning Temer that his country risks losing millions in financial aid that Norway pays to Brazil to help rein in deforestation in the Amazon.
Noise Pollution Isn’t Just a Problem for Urban Areas
It's noticeable even in more remote areas where manmade disturbances are supposed to be kept to a minimum.
How the Palm Oil Industry Is Building a Toolkit for Sustainable Production
There is now a set of guidelines for palm oil companies to use when implementing their commitments to address the deforestation associated with their operations.