New set of human rights principles aims to end displacement and abuse of Indigenous people through ‘fortress conservation’
Private conservation groups channel huge sums of money to parks and protected areas around the world, but often have failed to protect basic rights of Indigenous people living on those lands.
Dec. 10, 2024 • ~11 min
Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good
There is no scientific reason to believe that salmon will benefit from the installation of large, engineered wood structures across rivers.
Dec. 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Wildlife monitoring technologies used to intimidate and spy on women, study finds
Camera traps and drones deployed by government authorities to monitor a forest in India are infringing on the privacy and rights of local women.
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~5 min
New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll
Colliding with ships is a top cause of whale deaths. A new study maps the areas of highest risk, showing where proven strategies such as speed limits and new shipping routes can reduce the toll.
Nov. 21, 2024 • ~9 min
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Manatees along Florida’s coast are eating less seagrass and more algae than they did a few decades ago. This dietary shift could pose a new threat to the survival of the beloved species.
Nov. 14, 2024 • ~9 min
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