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Climate Change
- News spotlight: Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall
on September 15, 2025The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying out — and deforestation is largely to blame.
- Where Andes meet Amazon, a new ‘lifeline’ for wildlife
on July 30, 2025As global temperatures rise, wildlife around the world are on the move, a new protected corridor in one of the planet’s most biodiverse countries aims to help.
- A climate ally needs support — but at what cost?on July 3, 2025
A Conservation International study finds key detail on restoring the world’s mangroves: a price tag.
- Can a new paper defuse climate infighting?on June 26, 2025
To fix climate, all the tools need to be on the table, experts say.
- Can Mongolia’s oldest traditions survive a changing climate?
on June 25, 2025For thousands of years, Mongolian nomads have herded across the country’s vast steppe grassland. But as Mongolia warms more than three times faster than the global average, their future is in question.
Oceans
- What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?
on September 23, 2025Climate change is happening. And it’s placing the world’s reefs in peril. What can be done?
- Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish lineon September 20, 2025
After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality. The historic agreement will pave the way to protect international waters which face numerous threats.
- 5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check
on September 8, 2025The ocean is engine of all life on Earth, but human-driven climate change is pushing it past its limits. Here are five ways the ocean keeps our climate in check — and what can be done to help.
- Is there a better way to farm shrimp? A new project says yes
on July 24, 2025The world’s appetite for shrimp has surged — and environmental destruction has followed in its wake. A new program from Conservation International has a solution.
- 5 things you didn’t know about sea-level rise
on July 10, 2025It’s indisputable: Around the world, seas are rising at a faster rate than at any time in recorded history. But there’s more to this story than you might realize.
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Biodiversity
- Candid cameras catch a glimpse of rare wildlife
on October 22, 2025Deep in the mountains of Palawan, Conservation International scientists are capturing what few people ever see: the secret lives of the Philippines’ rarest species.
- ‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodallon October 1, 2025
“Jane Goodall forever changed how people think about, interact with and care for the natural world,” said Daniela Raik, interim CEO of Conservation International.
- Off Mexico’s coast, divers nab biggest ‘ghost’ yet
on August 27, 2025In a grueling and delicate dance, a team led by Conservation International removes a massive undersea killer.
- Protect wildlife: Buy a printon August 21, 2025
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures might be worth even more. An initiative featuring the work of some of the world’s best nature photographers raises money for environmental conservation.
- Axolotls are on the brink. Can we bring them back?
on August 12, 2025A project from Conservation International and a Mexican university offers a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered axolotl.
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- In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change Adaptation
on April 9, 2026Researchers found that two alleles in the wood pink plant species may allow the perennials to adapt to warming temperatures.
- Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World’s Most Populated Regions
on April 8, 2026A new study finds that land subsidence is outpacing ocean-driven sea-level rise along the northern coastline of Java Island, Indonesia.
- Ian Hunt Wrote the Climate Book He Wanted To Read as a Kid
on April 6, 2026An M.A. in Climate and Society alum shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book about climate action.
- Two Sustainability Students See Opportunity Hidden in Laundry-Induced Microplastic Pollution
on April 3, 2026Students and faculty at Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science programs turned cutting-edge research on microplastics into Moby Filter, a sustainability startup tackling laundry-induced pollution at its source.
- Argentina Reforms Glacier Protection Law
on April 2, 2026A historic glacier protection law is under attack in Argentina as Congress loosens environmental protections.
From BBC News
- Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
on April 11, 2026Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
- 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
on April 11, 2026A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
- Watch the Artemis II re-entry: Separation, blackout, then splashdown
on April 11, 2026The four crew members of the Artemis II are back on Earth after their 10-day mission to the Moon.
- Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part
on April 11, 2026The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.
- Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard parton April 11, 2026
The mission was almost flawless but there are considerable obstacles ahead before a Moon landing.