CONSERVATION NEWS
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Time for a tropical carbon tax, experts say
By Kiley Price
February 13, 2020
In a recent article, Conservation International's executive vice president explained how a tax on carbon could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting nature.
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Sustainability expert to top execs: ‘We’ve got to figure out new ways of doing things’
By Kiley Price
February 11, 2020
At a recent conference, Conservation International's corporate sustainability expert advised executives on why protecting nature is good for business.
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U.S. to expand mining in former protected areas: report
By Bruno Vander Velde
February 6, 2020
The U.S. government has recently finalized plans to expand mining and oil drilling in an area of Utah that had once been part of two protected areas.
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UN climate talks: ‘The window of opportunity is open, but barely’
By Kiley Price
December 16, 2019
Climate action and emissions reductions commitments fell short at the 2019 UN climate talks.
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How to explain the climate talks to anyone
By Kiley Price
November 26, 2019
With a little help from some climate experts, Conservation News breaks down five things you need to know to explain the climate talks to anyone.
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