CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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Charting a sustainable path in a land of peat, oil palm and pollution
By Sophie Bertazzo
November 17, 2016
Indonesia is the world’s top palm oil producer — yet too often, yields come at the expense of nature’s health.
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To improve crop yields, just add trees
By Syaiful Purba
October 20, 2016
In an Indonesian province plagued by deforestation, a group of women farmers has found a more sustainable way to feed their families.
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What you need to know about palm oil
By Molly Bergen
October 4, 2016
Fixing the palm oil industry requires more than a palm oil boycott. Here’s what you need to know.
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Capital idea: Groundbreaking efforts look to finance ocean protection
By Bruno Vander Velde
September 16, 2016
Two new funds announced at the third annual Our Ocean conference in Washington, D.C., aim to advance ocean conservation — by helping to pay for it.
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Field notes from the ‘Kingdom of Fishes’
By Matthew Fox
September 13, 2016
The regency of Kaimana in eastern Indonesia serves as a role model for sustainable fisheries.
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