Science
To avert climate disaster, look to land: study
New research will help tropical countries protect and restore their lands — while averting climate disaster.
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Walking Sharks
What these fascinating fish are teaching us about evolution — and about adapting to climate change
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Fires in Amazonia
The most recent fire season, explained
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Climate Change
Conservation in pop culture: fashion’s footprint, a reef's revival and more
In an occasional series, we review shows, podcasts and more that bring nature to life for you.
Forests
Expert: To restore Earth’s forests, ‘help nature run its course’
In a recent article, Conservation International's restoration expert extolled the effectiveness of an innovative scientific technique to help forests grow: leaving them alone.
Biodiversity
2019 in review: Amid a biodiversity crisis, bright spots shone through
This month, Conservation News is revisiting some of the most interesting and significant stories and issues we covered in 2019.
Oceans
Discovery afoot: New study cracks mystery of how ‘walking’ sharks split
Conservation News spoke with one of the authors of a new study on walking sharks to find out how he and his team uncovered the evolutionary origin of these peculiar creatures — and how this information could help us adapt to climate change.
Indigenous Peoples
2019 in review: For indigenous peoples, a year of action
This month, Conservation News is revisiting some of the most interesting and significant stories and issues we covered in 2019.
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