CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
CI Peru/ Marlon del Águila
‘Murder hornets,’ extreme heat, indigenous expertise: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
May 11, 2020
In case you missed it: "Murder hornets" could decimate bee populations in North America, a new study projects that billions of people could live in areas with "unsuitably hot" conditions by 2070 and the former president of Colombia urges humanity to listen to indigenous peoples for effective...
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Georgina Goodwin
Conservation in pop culture: a virtual safari, women trailblazers and more
By Kiley Price
May 6, 2020
Until self-quarantine ends, here are new shows, podcasts and more that can help bring nature to life for you, wherever you are.
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Laszlo Novak/Wild Wonders of Europe
Study: ‘Green’ recovery proves better for climate, economies
By Kiley Price
May 5, 2020
As countries begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, green stimulus policies could help economies recover while tackling climate change, a new study suggests.
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CI/photo by Ashton Jones
Climate and disease, economic recovery, green suburb: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
May 4, 2020
In case you missed it: A recent body of research suggests that the climate crisis could increase the frequency of animal-borne diseases, German Chancellor Angela Merkel advises countries to include climate action in their economic recovery plans and a suburb in Costa Rica is minimizing its impact...
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Charlie Shoemaker
Poaching, deforestation reportedly on the rise since COVID-19 lockdowns
By Kiley Price
April 30, 2020
Poaching and deforestation in the tropics have increased since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect around the world, according to recent reports from Conservation International field offices.
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