CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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News spotlight: How does your diet affect the environment?
By Will McCarry
February 6, 2023
In case you missed it: Every bite of food we eat comes with an environmental cost. But not every diet is created equal. A new tool illustrates the toll our food system takes on nature — comparing dietary staples like meat, fish, dairy, eggs and grains.
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What on Earth is ‘aquaculture’?
By Kiley Price
July 21, 2022
In this explainer, we dive into “aquaculture,” a method for farming fish, which can sustainably satisfy the world's growing appetite for seafood — when done correctly.
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The oceans are on the brink. Here are 3 ways to save them
By Kiley Price
February 20, 2020
A look ahead at ocean conservation in 2020 from Conservation International experts.
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When it comes to food production, sustainability pays. Here’s how
By Morgan Lynch
June 5, 2018
Students are finding ways for sustainable fishers and farmers to make more money.
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To feed itself, Hawai‘i must make sea change, study finds
By Morgan Lynch
May 31, 2018
To feed its growing population, Hawai‘i is looking to produce more locally sourced seafood, which has a smaller environmental footprint.
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