International

The COVID-19 pandemic put much of the tourism industry on hold. Once restrictions are lifted, we need to be wary of what comes next.

A nearly extinct population of this wide-ranging species represents a unique element of biodiversity in the Caucasus.

The pressures of climate change and human land use could lead to the disappearance of unique biodiversity and vital ecological services.

The values of Zimbabwe’s and Namibia’s ivory stockpiles have been grossly overstated, and their proposed sale would lead to another poaching epidemic.

Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.

The company claims to be restoring its former diamond mines to nature. My research revealed a still-barren landscape and shattered lives.

Researchers continue to find new information about how widespread plastic pollution has become, but also how we can help stem the tide.

New research has uncovered a forgotten species that went extinct under two centuries ago — probably due to colonialism.

Materials needed to make the batteries for electric cars and other clean technology is driving interest in deep-seabed mining, and scientists fear the cost to the ocean will be steep.

Pursuing unorthodox queries about smaller, “uncharismatic” species often comes with difficult hurdles, as one researcher found out.