Climate change and socioeconomic pressures endanger Nepal’s yak herding traditions
In Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, yak herders face a crisis driven by rising temperatures, higher operational costs, labor shortages and lethal diseases. According to ICIMOD, warming trends are reducing pasture quality, wh...
Bangladesh’s Indigenous farmers shift from jhum to bamboo‑trellis “machan” cultivation
In the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Indigenous communities are abandoning the traditional slash‑and‑burn jhum system in favor of the machan method, which grows vegetables on raised bamboo platforms. The change is driven by sh...
Overtourism endangers leopard population in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park
Yala National Park, home to one of the world’s highest leopard densities, is experiencing a conservation crisis as visitor numbers surge and safari jeeps speed through the habitat. Nearly 390,000 tourists visited the par...
Warm weather sparks butterfly boom on Dorset’s Powerstock Common
A recent spell of sunny, warm weather has drawn large numbers of butterflies to Powerstock Common in Dorset, according to observations by naturalist Sara Hudston. The mixed habitats of the reserve support species such as...
Дэвид Аттенборо отмечает 100-летие жизни на Земле
The Guardian Env отмечает 100-летие Дэвида Аттенборо, подчеркивая его вклад в создание документальных фильмов о природе и усилия по ее сохранению. Дже...
Killings related to land conflicts double in Brazil
In Brazil, killings related to land conflicts have doubled in recent years, with most incidents occurring in the Amazon region. Mongabay reports that Indigenous communities are being targeted, and the issue is largely ig...
New documentary film captures rare mountain gorilla behavior
A new documentary film has captured rare behavior of mountain gorillas, including dominance transfer and infanticide. Mongabay reports that this is a significant observation in the field of conservation biology....
Forest loss continues in Ituna land despite restrictions
Despite protective orders by the Brazilian government, forest loss has continued on the Ituna/Itatá Indigenous territory in Brazil's Pará state. Mongabay reports that illegal invasions have occurred, putting isolated Ind...
Artisanal Fishing Kills Sharks and Rays in Senegal
A new study found that artisanal fishing kills a large number of sharks and rays in Senegal, possibly exceeding the impact of industrial fishing. Mongabay reports on the findings....
El Niño's Likely Comeback: 5 Key Points
El Niño is likely to make a comeback, potentially affecting global climate patterns. Yale Climate Connections reports that this could be linked to climate change, but Reuters does not mention this connection....
Amsterdam bans fossil fuel advertising
Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. They're targeting the messaging that has normalized carbon-intensive lifestyles for decades. Deutsch...
Indonesia Creates New Protected Area for Whale Sharks
A satellite study helped create a new protected area for whale sharks in Indonesia. The Elasmobranch Institute Indonesia led the conservation effort, with Mongabay reporting on the success....
Bangladesh Becomes E-Waste Back Door
Weak regulations and illegal trade routes are making Bangladesh a major destination for global electronic waste. Mongabay reports on the issue, citing concerns about environmental impact....
Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says
Traffickers hide behind their screens while profiting from online sales of protected species as these animals dwindle in the wild....
Why a Montana rancher is speaking up for climate action
Steve Held's ranch has been damaged by intense wildfires, storms, and floods, leading him to advocate for climate action....
Caspian Sea recedes rapidly, raising concerns of ecological tipping point
Scientists warn that the world’s largest inland water body is shrinking at an alarming rate, threatening habitats and nearby settlements. The retreat is described as a real‑time phenomenon that could push the sea toward ...
Study finds microplastics in tadpoles in the Amazon for the first time
Researchers have recorded microplastics in frog tadpoles and their pond habitats in the wild in the Amazon for the first time....
California’s Battery Array Is as Powerful as 12 Nuclear Power Plants. Here’s What’s on the Horizon.
The state's energy grid is faring amid federal cuts, with an expert explaining how California is meeting its clean energy goals....
As PJM Reopens Interconnection Queue, Experts Warn Damage to Maryland’s Clean Energy Plans Is Already Done
Gas and nuclear projects make up roughly 55 percent of the total capacity of new generation projects in the PJM queue....
Q&A: How countries got the global ‘net-zero’ shipping deal ‘back on track’
Nations are “back on track” to adopt a framework for curbing global shipping emissions, following the latest IMO’s meeting in London....