CONSERVATION NEWS

News, views and features from the front lines of conservation

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Eating wild animals: Commonplace, cultural, complicated

By Kim Reuter

July 28, 2016
Global bushmeat consumption is currently unsustainable — but complex realities make curbing it difficult.
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6 facts you need to know about mangroves

By Andrew Kolb

July 25, 2016
Mangroves are a key piece of how we address climate change. It’s time we stop overlooking them.
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The future of Africa, in 6 charts

By Sophie Bertazzo

July 19, 2016
If Africa’s economic growth continues at the cost of its natural capital, the continent’s future as a global leader will be in jeopardy.
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Threats to protected areas jeopardize global freshwater supplies

By Sophie Bertazzo

July 15, 2016
Where does your water come from? The answer may surprise you.
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As Indonesia’s dry season looms, a new tool can predict daily forest fire risk

By Karyn Tabor

July 12, 2016
Amid escalating fires, Indonesia searches for a “Smokey the Bear”-type warning system.
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