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Climate Change
- Climate summit sets high ambitions — now action must followon April 30, 2021
Reestablishing itself as a leader in the fight against climate change, the United States — one of the world’s top emitters — made a bold pledge last week to roughly halve its greenhouse gas emissions relative to 2005 levels by 2030.
- When COVID flattened tourism, carbon credits kept these African hills ‘green’on April 13, 2021
The pandemic cratered ecotourism in Africa last year, depriving local communities of life-sustaining revenues. However, the people of Chyulu Hills in southeast Kenya were able to tell a different story — and make a number of investments toward their futures. Here's how.
- As pandemic pounded Peru, one region thrived on coffee, carbonon April 9, 2021
Across Peru, the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions without jobs. But in the Alto Mayo Protected Forest, where the Amazon meets the Andes, coffee farmers were spared much of the economic devastation that gripped Peru’s cities and towns.
- To prevent pandemics, new plan must invest in nature: 3 stories you may have missedon April 9, 2021
In case you missed it: Protecting nature is key to preventing future pandemics, underwater odors could provide hints to healthier coral reefs, and lightning storms may fuel climate change in the Arctic.
- New science: protecting high seas hotspots, wildlife and moreon February 25, 2021
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
Oceans
- In fishing industry, women face hidden hardships: studyon April 28, 2021
According to a recent study, women are facing hidden hardships throughout seafood supply chains around the world.
- To prevent pandemics, new plan must invest in nature: 3 stories you may have missedon April 9, 2021
In case you missed it: Protecting nature is key to preventing future pandemics, underwater odors could provide hints to healthier coral reefs, and lightning storms may fuel climate change in the Arctic.
- Study: Aerial drones capture manta ray behaviors in thriving populationon April 1, 2021
Conservation News spoke to a manta ray expert at Conservation International about the findings of his new research — from promising pregnancies to drone discoveries to acrobatic feeding behaviors.
- Nature meets culture: A whale’s world, a cure for climate fatigue and moreon March 4, 2021
In an age of lockdowns and social distancing, connecting with nature is not easy for most. With that in mind, here are a few shows, podcasts and more that can help bring nature to life for you, wherever you are.
- New science: protecting high seas hotspots, wildlife and moreon February 25, 2021
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
Forests
- When COVID flattened tourism, carbon credits kept these African hills ‘green’on April 13, 2021
The pandemic cratered ecotourism in Africa last year, depriving local communities of life-sustaining revenues. However, the people of Chyulu Hills in southeast Kenya were able to tell a different story — and make a number of investments toward their futures. Here's how.
- As pandemic pounded Peru, one region thrived on coffee, carbonon April 9, 2021
Across Peru, the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions without jobs. But in the Alto Mayo Protected Forest, where the Amazon meets the Andes, coffee farmers were spared much of the economic devastation that gripped Peru’s cities and towns.
- In Bolivian Andes, new protected area offers ‘a breath of fresh air’on March 25, 2021
With support from Conservation International, the municipality of Guanay in Bolivia established a law to protect one-third of its land.
- Study: Could the Amazon become ground zero for the world’s next pandemic?on March 24, 2021
If deforestation continues to accelerate, the Amazon could be at risk of becoming ground zero for the world’s next pandemic, according to a study published today.
- New NASA maps will help Liberia chart course for a sustainable futureon March 17, 2021
In partnership with Conservation International and NASA, the government of Liberia recently mapped the country’s diverse ecosystems — from lush forests to coastal mangroves — and analyzed how they have changed over time.
Biodiversity
- As pandemic pounded Peru, one region thrived on coffee, carbonon April 9, 2021
Across Peru, the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions without jobs. But in the Alto Mayo Protected Forest, where the Amazon meets the Andes, coffee farmers were spared much of the economic devastation that gripped Peru’s cities and towns.
- To prevent pandemics, new plan must invest in nature: 3 stories you may have missedon April 9, 2021
In case you missed it: Protecting nature is key to preventing future pandemics, underwater odors could provide hints to healthier coral reefs, and lightning storms may fuel climate change in the Arctic.
- Climate change puts the squeeze on wine productionon January 4, 2021
The first global map of future land suitability for vineyards could change everything we think we know about wine.
- Coral-saving crabs, biodegradable plastic surge, iceberg collision: 3 stories you may have missedon December 18, 2020
In case you missed it: A voracious crustacean helps restore seaweed-choked coral, a surge in biodegradable plastic threatens to further pollute oceans and rivers, and a massive ice melt endangers one of the world’s richest ecosystems.
- Trove of new species discovered in hidden Bolivian valleyon December 14, 2020
On an expedition to Bolivia's Zongo Valley, a team of researchers recently discovered 20 species completely new to science, and rediscovered several species that had not been seen for decades.
Earth Institute columbia
- Old Ground: A Poem About Going Homeon May 7, 2021
An undergraduate student shares a lyrical tribute to land they call home. The post Old Ground: A Poem About Going Home appeared first on State of the Planet.
- What is Water: A Child’s Perspectiveon May 7, 2021
A short film shows that kids know more about water and water quality than we think they do. The post What is Water: A Child’s Perspective appeared first on State of the Planet.
- All-ABOARD: Changing Minds and Hearts at Seaon May 6, 2021
Pilot project aims to build diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences via a unique ship-based professional development model. The post All-ABOARD: Changing Minds and Hearts at Sea appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Proposed 45Q Tax Credit Reform Could Give a Big Boost to Carbon Capture Projectson May 6, 2021
Specifically, a direct pay option could help to incentivize carbon capture retrofits in U.S. power plants, according to a new analysis. The post Proposed 45Q Tax Credit Reform Could Give a Big Boost to Carbon Capture Projects appeared first on State of the Planet.
- Video: Student Discusses the Importance of Urban Ecology With a Member of the U.S. Forest Serviceon May 6, 2021
Their conversation focuses on monarch butterfly conservation efforts in Chicago and the value of engaging immigrant communities in urban habitat restoration. The post Video: Student Discusses the Importance of Urban Ecology With a Member of the U.S. Forest Service appeared first on State of the Planet.
From BBC News
- Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earthon May 7, 2021
Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.
- India Covid: How bad is the second wave?on May 7, 2021
There are signs infections have slowed in some regions - but is India past the worst?
- Report: China emissions exceed all developed nations combinedon May 7, 2021
The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.
- Rare fish set for return to River Severn breeding groundson May 6, 2021
One of the UK's rarest fish is set to benefit from a conservation project to unlock the River Severn.
- Road and rail building plans under review after Covidon May 6, 2021
Post-pandemic shifts in travel habits could undermine the logic behind many infrastructure projects.