CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
Gary Tognoni
Time for a tropical carbon tax, experts say
By Kiley Price
February 13, 2020
In a recent article, Conservation International's executive vice president explained how a tax on carbon could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting nature.
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Conservation International/Charlie Shoemaker
3 reasons for hope in a crucial year for climate action
By Kiley Price
January 8, 2020
A look ahead at climate action in 2020 from Conservation International experts.
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TommL/istockphoto
UN climate talks: ‘The window of opportunity is open, but barely’
By Kiley Price
December 16, 2019
Climate action and emissions reductions commitments fell short at the 2019 UN climate talks.
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Conservation International photo by María Claudia Díazgranados
Orca grandmothers, carbon powerhouses, rare bird soars: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
December 16, 2019
In case you missed it: Grandmother orcas can help boost the survival rates of their grandcalves, new research could lead to better protections for mangroves and a bird that was previously extinct in the wild gets a second chance.
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Tory Read
Sustainable agriculture, fish apartments, drying peatlands: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
October 28, 2019
In case you missed it: Sustainable agriculture could start absorbing carbon emissions by 2050, an artificial floating island could help protect marine life and peatlands — which store massive amounts of carbon — are drying up.
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