CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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In a long-lost city, scientists find an ‘exuberance’ of life
By Jamey Anderson
May 23, 2018
A team of researchers led by Conservation International explored the biological treasures that exist in an inaccessible corner of Central America.
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Women’s work: Fighting for nature
By Jennifer Morris
March 8, 2018
Jennifer Morris describes her five female role models in conservation.
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Field notes from the Lost City
By Trond Larsen, Ph.D.
July 7, 2017
A recent survey around the newly discovered Lost City in Honduras confirms the area’s significance for natural and cultural heritage.
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Murders of environmental activists reflect chronic clashes over resource use
By Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
March 31, 2016
The tragic loss of Berta Cáceres and other activists is a frightening omen for the future of the land they fought to protect.
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