A Lack of Clear Boundaries Impedes Sustainable Development in Indonesia
Laurensius Lani’s footsteps can be heard at dawn alongside the traditional honay thatched-roof houses of the Baliem Valley,…
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Public Lands in Populist Times: An Interview With Raúl Grijalva
Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona is staunchly progressive and deeply committed to protecting public lands.
On the Front Lines of India’s Rhino Wars
Skyrocketing demand in Vietnam and China has made rhino horns one of the world’s most valuable illegal commodities — worth more than cocaine on the black market.
Happy 50th, Endangered Species. And Many More?
Fifty years ago, the first species gained official federal protection as endangered. Those protections are now in danger.
Can Utah’s Governor Win Back the Trust of Public Land Advocates?
Doing so will require concrete action, not just words. By Jimmy Tobias Utah Governor Gary Herbert. (Photo: Chip…
Protecting Marine Protected Areas
Unlike protected lands, marine protected areas can’t be staked with signposts — and, without clear boundaries, mariners can easily drift…
‘We Are Running Out of Time’: 60 Percent of Primates Are Sliding Toward Extinction
A comprehensive study looking at more than 500 species of primates finds that most are declining in numbers…
Private Capital Investments in Conservation Have Taken Off Since 2013
Banks and fund managers have funneled billions of dollars into investments aimed at delivering measurable environmental benefits as…
New Maps Show How Our Consumption Affects Wildlife Thousands of Miles Away
The maps can tell which countries, and which commodities, threaten habitats and wildlife at various hotspots. By Shreya…