Nature
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To tackle climate change, ‘we must first address racial inequality’
For centuries, social injustices against Indigenous peoples have hindered their ability to conserve the nature they depend on. As countries…
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Indonesia protects ‘walking sharks.’ Are other sharks next?
The Indonesian government has granted six species of threatened “walking sharks” the highest level of protection across all national waters…
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Turf war? Fixing grasslands can ease human-wildlife clashes
In many places around the world, humans and wildlife don’t share the same spaces. In others, humans and wildlife are…
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How one ocean voyager uses tradition to connect to the future
Voyagers in Samoa tap into their cultures’ traditions to connect with the ocean. The preferred means of travel? The Va’a…
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How to talk to kids about climate change
Editor’s note: Conservation International climate expert Shyla Raghav recently joined a group of children on an episode of the National…
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5 experts share how hope fuels their work
Yes, it’s easy to feel despondent. The planet is overheating and nature is declining at unprecedented rates. But environmental chaos…
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Fossil fuels behind extreme ocean temperatures, study says
For 450 straight days in 2023 and 2024, ocean temperatures hit record highs. According to a new study, the world’s…
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For this scientist, the ‘real work’ is in listening
When presented with a choice, she always chose the adventure. Early in her career, Stephanie Wear set her sights on…
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Harrison Ford Is Still Full of Surprises
Harrison Ford is, by all accounts, busier than ever. “I’m acting my ass off!” the Hollywood veteran told John Jurgenson…
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A quarter of freshwater species face extinction, study finds
A new study is ringing alarm bells for freshwater species, finding nearly a quarter are at risk of extinction. The…
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