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Commentaries

Could the COVID Crisis Provide an Opportunity for Thailand’s Captive Elephants?

The pandemic has revealed the truth about Thailand’s unsustainable and exploitative elephant tourism sector — and a chance to rethink the relationship between humans and elephants.
July 6, 2020
by
Antoinette van de Water
The pandemic has revealed the truth about Thailand’s unsustainable and exploitative elephant tourism sector — and a chance to rethink the relationship between humans and elephants.
Person and earth
The Ask

Want to Design a Livable Future? Try ‘Multisolving’

Climate Interactive’s new online tool and its history of deep relationship building helps show that our international climate goals remain in reach. 
July 1, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Climate Interactive’s new online tool and its history of deep relationship building helps show that our international climate goals remain in reach. 
Burmese python
Extinction Countdown

The Shocking Number of Snakes Traded Internationally Each Year

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.
June 29, 2020
by
John R. Platt
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.
Wendlandia angustifolia
Extinction Countdown

Researchers Call for Rare Tree’s Conservation — Decades After Its Declared Extinction

Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.
June 22, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.
African lion
Commentaries

New EU Biodiversity Strategy Can Reduce Risk of Future Pandemics — If It Fully Addresses Wildlife Trade

The strategy represents hope for people and wildlife, and can be a model for governments, but it still lacks critical funding to carry out its goals.
June 10, 2020
by
Arnaud Goessens
The strategy represents hope for people and wildlife, and can be a model for governments, but it still lacks critical funding to carry out its goals.
Native guava myrtle root
Extinction Countdown

Australian Plant Species Face ‘Imminent Extinction’ From Invasive Pathogen

The once-common native guava species has nearly vanished — killed off by an invasive fungus that arrived just 10 years ago. Other plant species may soon follow.
June 3, 2020
by
John R. Platt
The once-common native guava species has nearly vanished — killed off by an invasive fungus that arrived just 10 years ago. Other plant species may soon follow.
Sun bear cage
Voices

Bear-ly on the Radar: Indonesia’s Illegal Trade in Sun Bears Could Worsen in the Pandemic

The world’s smallest bears face oversized pressure from poaching, traditional medicine and the illegal pet trade. The COVID-19 pandemic could make things even worse.
May 27, 2020
by
Lalita Gomez
The world’s smallest bears face oversized pressure from poaching, traditional medicine and the illegal pet trade. The COVID-19 pandemic could make things even worse.
Aerial view of mine
The Ask

Conservation’s Eyes in the Sky

Satellites can help monitor industry and highlight environmental harm. SkyTruth founder John Amos tells us how technological advances are driving conservation efforts — and how people can participate.
May 12, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Satellites can help monitor industry and highlight environmental harm. SkyTruth founder John Amos tells us how technological advances are driving conservation efforts — and how people can participate.
Mindo harlequin toad
Extinction Countdown

Harlequin Found: ‘Extinct’ Toad Rediscovered After 30 Years

The Mindo harlequin toad, last seen in Ecuador in 1989, was feared a victim of the amphibian-killing chytrid fungus. Have other lost species survived, too?
May 11, 2020
by
John R. Platt
The Mindo harlequin toad, last seen in Ecuador in 1989, was feared a victim of the amphibian-killing chytrid fungus. Have other lost species survived, too?
turtle swimming
Oceans & Clean Water

New High Seas Treaty Could Be a Gamechanger for the Ocean

A historic international treaty to protect marine biodiversity is currently being negotiated, but will it be strong enough to create reserves and boost conservation efforts?
May 7, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
A historic international treaty to protect marine biodiversity is currently being negotiated, but will it be strong enough to create reserves and boost conservation efforts?

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