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Surf spots are climate hotspots, study finds

5 min read

Surf breaks worldwide are loved for their natural beauty and the thrill of riding that next big swell. Now, a first of its kind study finds that they are also an ally in the fight against climate change.

August 13, 2024

In Ecuador, a ‘milestone’ effort to protect mangroves — and people

4 min read

Once underappreciated, mangroves are having a moment. Now, a landmark $36.4 million project aims to give Ecuador’s degraded mangroves a new lease on life.

July 26, 2024

New research: Critical ‘irrecoverable carbon’ at risk

3 min read

Earth has lost 2 billion metric tons of “irrecoverable carbon” since 2018 — an amount greater than the United States’ annual greenhouse gas emissions — underscoring the need to halt deforestation and expand protected areas.

March 28, 2024

News spotlight: A climate hero emerges — beavers

Increasing drought and urban expansion have contributed to the destruction and degradation of 35 percent of the world’s wetlands. How might we stymie this decline? Introducing beavers back into their natural habitats is a good start.

February 13, 2023

‘Audacious’ reforestation effort grows in Brazil

A bold initiative to regrow 73 million trees in the Brazilian Amazon has made substantial progress despite some unexpected hurdles, according to an upcoming report.

February 7, 2023