CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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Ecuadorean voters reject oil drilling in Amazon
By Mary Kate McCoy
August 23, 2023
Following a decade-long fight led by Indigenous activists and environment leaders, Ecuadorians voted decisively to end oil drilling in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth — a move heralded by supporters as “historic.”
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Notes from the field: fish-waste fertilizer, fire-resistant trees and more
By Will McCarry
February 25, 2022
Here are three recent conservation success stories you should know about.
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Ecuador’s highest court affirms Indigenous land rights: 3 stories you may have missed
By Matthew Ribel
February 14, 2022
In case you missed it: Indigenous groups in Ecuador secured a major victory against extractive industries, climate change is fueling inflation and experts say the expansion of renewables does not need to come at the expense of fragile ecosystems.
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What on Earth is a ‘seascape’?
By Kiley Price
June 8, 2021
A unique approach to ocean conservation could help countries balance protection and production for the marine ecosystems they depend on.
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Notes from the field: From fighting fires to cleaning seas, communities stand up for nature
By Kiley Price
April 8, 2021
Here are three recent conservation success stories you should know about.
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