CONSERVATION NEWS
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Study: Protecting tropics could save half of species on brink
By Kiley Price
February 26, 2020
Conservation News spoke to the lead author of a groundbreaking new study that offers a solution to save more than half of the world's species that are at risk of extinction, while slowing climate change.
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What is Climate Week? 3 things you need to know
By Bruno Vander Velde
September 18, 2019
Here are 3 things you need to know about Climate Week 2019.
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In the news: Government report finds climate change impacting U.S.
By Bruno Vander Velde
August 8, 2017
A U.S. government study finds that climate change is already having effects on many aspects of American life.
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Armed with nature, Philippines to boost defenses against stronger storms
By Bruno Vander Velde
December 13, 2015
An agreement signed at the climate talks in Paris will help restore vital coastal ecosystems — and stave off stronger storms.
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To tackle poverty and development, nature takes center stage
By Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
September 22, 2015
The Sustainable Development Goals will pave the way for how the world can raise global living standards — without further degrading nature.
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