How a small Caribbean island is trying to become hurricane-proof
After Dominica was devastated by Hurricane Maria, it wanted a climate-resilient future.
Emily Wilkinson, Director, Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative at the ODI, and Co-director, Caribbean Resilience and Recovery Knowledge Network, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus •
conversation
Nov. 28, 2023 • ~7 min
Nov. 28, 2023 • ~7 min
How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe
New research looks at how different species have managed to cross geographic barriers throughout history and whether their individual traits played a crucial role in these journeys.
Sarah-Sophie Weil, PhD candidate, Swansea University
• conversation
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage worldwide: 4 essential reads
According to a new UN report, invasive species do more than US$423 billion in damage worldwide every year. Four articles explore examples, from mollusks to poisonous fish.
Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Cities Editor, The Conversation •
conversation
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~7 min
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~7 min
Bahamas songbird is under threat of extinction -- but preserving old pine forests will help save it
The Bahama warbler favours large pine trees and palms, fieldwork shows.
Nigel Collar, Honorary Professor of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia
• conversation
Feb. 10, 2023 • ~6 min
Feb. 10, 2023 • ~6 min
China's Belt and Road infrastructure projects could help or hurt oceans and coasts worldwide
China’s international lending projects have big potential impacts on oceans and coasts. By cooperating more closely with host countries, Beijing can make those projects more sustainable.
Rebecca Ray, Senior Academic Researcher in Global Development Policy, Boston University •
conversation
Dec. 8, 2022 • ~10 min
Dec. 8, 2022 • ~10 min
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