Critics argue the authoritarian government has rammed the project through with minimal environmental oversight and in violation of several laws.

Critics argue the authoritarian government has rammed the project through with minimal environmental oversight and in violation of several laws.

Critics argue the authoritarian government has rammed the project through with minimal environmental oversight and in violation of several laws.

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How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.

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Voting on election day is job one, but the planet needs your civic commitment every other day of the year, too.

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A new global study reveals we’re missing the mark on understanding the critical role of governance in species conservation. COP16 is the moment to set us on the right path.

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As written, Decision 15/9 won’t allocate conservation funds in a manner that delivers the greatest benefit. There’s a better way.

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This massive rainforest in Aceh, Indonesia is home to tigers, elephants, pangolins, and other threatened species, but it needs one key change to ensure their survival.

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Massive art installations depicting birds and other wildlife help bring a touch of nature, and creative inspiration, to cities around Europe.

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Plus a spotlight on leopards, the risks to primates, the link between bats and chocolate, otter taste buds, and a whole lot more.

These beautiful ecosystems recently began to recover from overexploitation. Will Russia’s invasion once again push them over the brink?

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China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.

The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.

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Our culture has moved away from a fascination with the greenery around us. Experts warn that “plant blindness” could come with a cost.

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