Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat and the Widespread Cost of Natural Resource Exploitation
The case of nickel mining in Raja Ampat should be a turning point to build greater awareness, care, oversight, and concrete efforts to protect the environment and improve natural resource management wherever it is needed.... Read more
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Scientists Identified 234 New Species in the Greater Mekong
Amidst the worrying rate of biodiversity loss, scientists made discoveries of 234 additional species in the Greater Mekong area.... Read more
Restoring Aral Sea’s Dried-Up Ecosystem
The Aral Sea is an example of severe environmental degradation caused by overexploitation. Is restoration possible? ... Read more
Driest Year in 30 Years: Our rivers are drier than ever
As 2023 became the driest year for global rivers, alarms are rising over the state of global water resources.... Read more
Exploring Community-Based Conservation Efforts of Black Howler Monkeys
Community-based conservation efforts in Belize contribute to the steady growth of black howler monkey population.
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Upholding the Machángara River’s Rights of Nature Against Pollution
A court ruling affirmed the violated rights of nature of the Machángara River in Ecuador due to pollution and neglect by the municipality.... Read more
Melting Permafrost Is Causing River Degradation and More
The melting permafrost in the Arctic poses a serious threat to the health of rivers, global temperature, and more.... Read more
The Yurok Tribe in California Enters Partnership to Manage Ancestral Land ‘O Rew
In California, the restoration of ‘O Rew is on track to hand the ancestral land back to its original steward, the Yurok Tribe. ... Read more
Conservation Efforts Needed for Critically Endangered Freshwater Fish Species in Southeast Asia
A new framework shares a guide for the urgent conservation of 90 Critically Endangered freshwater fish species found across 11 countries in Southeast Asia.... Read more
Kenya’s New Plan to Restore the Nairobi River
The Nairobi Rivers Commission as the newest plan for restoring the Nairobi River and all nearby bodies of water.... Read more