CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
Charlie Shoemaker
Despite dire headlines, ‘it would be a mistake to write off tropical forests’
By Will Turner, Ph.D.
March 6, 2020
Despite dire headlines, tropical forests are still among our best allies to fight climate change, an expert explains.
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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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