The Conservatives’ climate change plans show they have tried but failed to reinvent net zero

Proposals are either poor (and eventually expensive) solutions, or suggest processes that are already in place.

Sam Fankhauser, Professor of Climate Economics and Policy, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford • conversation
June 13, 2024 • ~8 min

The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources

The Supreme Court drastically reduced federal protection for wetlands in 2023. Two environmental lawyers explain how private businesses and nongovernment organizations can help fill the gap.

Michael Vandenbergh, Professor of Law and Co-Director, Energy, Environment and Land Use Program, Vanderbilt University • conversation
June 13, 2024 • ~8 min

Cities contain pockets of nature – our study shows which species are most tolerant of urbanization

Even in a concrete jungle like Los Angeles, wild species show up in surprising places. New research identifies the types of wildlife that best tolerate urban development.

Morgan Tingley, Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
June 6, 2024 • ~9 min

The UK’s nature restoration plans have some big holes – here’s how to fill them

Top conservation scientists demand a legally-binding requirement to reverse biodiversity loss at home and overseas.

Nathalie Pettorelli, Professor, Conservation Biology, Zoological Society of London • conversation
June 5, 2024 • ~6 min

Rainforest wildlife under threat as below-canopy temperatures rise

Assumptions that tropical forest canopies protect from the effects of climate change are unfounded, say researchers.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 3, 2024 • ~5 min

Could South Korea become a model for tackling illegal tiger trade?

Formerly one of the world’s largest markets for tiger bone, new research sheds light on the current situation in South Korea.

Joshua Elves-Powell, PhD Researcher, Conservation Biology, UCL • conversation
May 29, 2024 • ~7 min

Otters use tools to protect teeth when prey is extra crunchy

Using tools like shells, rocks, and even trash allows sea otters to break apart larger prey without damaging their teeth, a new study shows.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
May 20, 2024 • ~5 min

Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history

Understanding how humans came to exert such enormous pressure on Earth’s ecosystems can inform more sustainable ways of living.

Todd Braje, Executive Director, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon • conversation
May 16, 2024 • ~8 min

Parasitic worm in moose brains adds to species decline

Parasitic worms infesting the brains of moose are likely playing a role in the animal's decline in some parts of North America.

Devin Rokyta-Washington State • futurity
May 15, 2024 • ~6 min

Small but mighty, plankton are some of the most powerful creatures on Earth

Explore the incredible underwater world of plankton.

Abigail McQuatters-Gollop, Associate Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Plymouth • conversation
May 10, 2024 • ~8 min

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