Environmental Conservation

The Mattaponi River snakes through King and Queen County, Virginia

December 3, 2023

Upper Mattaponi Tribe’s Historic Return to Ancestral Lands Along Mattaponi River

In a world where progress often means paving over the past, a remarkable story of cultural revival unfolds along the serene banks of Virginia’s Mattaponi River. The Upper Mattaponi Tribe’s recent reacquisition

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Historic 66.1% Drop in Deforestation: What Changed?

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest witnessed a significant 66.1% drop in deforestation this August compared to the same month in the previous year. Satellite data from INPE, the Brazilian space research agency, revealed that only 563 sq km of the rainforest was

September 15, 2023

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Notable Deforestation Drop: A Step Forward or a Lingering Challenge?

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

In a remarkable environmental turnaround, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has dropped by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, according to recent government data.

The Verdugo Mountains Controversy: Luxury Homes vs. Nature’s Sanctuary!

Activism

‘Canyon Hills’ is not just a proposed luxury gated community; it’s a looming shadow over 300 acres of the pristine Verdugo Mountains in Sunland-Tujunga.

A wild boar forages in a forest. Photo Source: Jersry Zoo.

Conservation·Wildlife

Jersey Zoo’s New Pig House Opens Amid 30-Year Pygmy Hog Conservation Milestone

Jersey Zoo has opened a new state-of-the-art facility for its critically endangered Visayan warty pigs, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its successful pygmy hog conservation program in India. The facility upgrade

Govind Tekale

February 17, 2025

Scrub mints are critical for pollinators, including the rare blue calamintha bee (Osmia calaminthae). Kristen Grace/Florida Museum, CC BY

Conservation·Plant Life

Over Half of Florida’s Scrub Mints Now Threatened

Some of Florida’s oldest plant species are disappearing from our neighborhoods. These plants, called scrub mints, have lived in Florida longer than humans have existed. Now, new houses, roads, and changing weather

Rahul Somvanshi

January 11, 2025

Activism·Adventure·Conservation·Forest

Amazon Gets 100 Million New Trees: Luigi Cani’s Skydiving Feat Combines 14,000 Jumps’ Expertise With Environmental Action

Brazilian skydiving veteran Luigi Cani executed what he describes as his most nerve-wracking jump yet – not for its technical difficulty, but for its environmental stakes. After 14,000 jumps and 11 world

Rahul Somvanshi

November 30, 2024

Forest·Health·Science

Amazon Conservation Measures Reduced Deadly Air Pollution by 7%, Preventing 680 Annual Deaths.

Forest fires ravaged 70,000 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest in 2019, releasing dangerous levels of PM2.5 particulate matter into the atmosphere. These microscopic particles, measuring 2.5 micrometers or smaller, penetrate deep into

Rahul Somvanshi

November 22, 2024

Asia·Design·Sustainability

Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors

In a world where sustainability and creativity intertwine, Tokyo-based design studio Playfool has unveiled a unique project that breathes new life into recycled Japanese wood. Dubbed “Forest Crayons,” these innovative art tools

Rahul Somvanshi

October 26, 2024

Conservation·Public Transportation·Wildlife

Alstom’s AI-Powered Tech to Tackle Sweden’s 5,000 Annual Train-Wildlife Collisions—Vinnova Funded Field Tests Begin 2024

These are the days of new breakthroughs in AI. One such innovation is taking place in Railways. Vinnova is funding Alstom-and Flox to conduct field tests of a groundbreaking AI system. The

Rahul Somvanshi

October 20, 2024

Conservation·News·Wildlife

Sparrows Boost Urban Greenery: Study Finds 53.9% of Seeds in Droppings Sprout New Life

The common sparrow (Passer domesticus) has two vital roles in nature: it is perhaps the most widespread bird on the planet. Adaptable and not demanding when it comes to habitat and food,

Govind Tekaleand

Sakshi Patil

August 13, 2024

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

$8.2 Million Boost: 92 Hectares of Western Chorus Frog Habitats Protected Across Quebec

The federal Minister of the Environment, Steven Guilbeault, announced on Friday that an investment of $8.2 million granted to various partners since 2022 has allowed for the restoration of western chorus frog

Govind Tekale

June 3, 2024

The Avenue of the Baobabs.(Source: flickr)

Nature·Plant Life

Baobab: The 3,000-Year-Old African Giant Defying the Odds in Harsh Climates

In nature, the fittest survives. The baobab tree is one of the best examples of how to survive in harsh conditions. Its scientific name is Adansonia digitata. It is a deciduous tree

Govind Tekale

May 7, 2024

Conservation·India·Nature

How Private Biospheres in India Are Combating Climate Crisis with Afforestation

In a climate-crisis-ridden country like India, public initiative is not enough to reference this land. So private and collective biospheres are coming up. It is a heartening sign to see afforestation as

Govind Tekale

March 29, 2024

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