CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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New science: a path for protecting chimps and more
By Kiley Price
June 3, 2021
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
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Protect nature or risk future pandemics, expert warns
By Kiley Price
May 27, 2021
Conservation International's new pandemic prevention fellow recently discussed how his experience chasing infectious diseases and leading NYC's COVID contact tracing program has shown him why human health depends on the health of the planet.
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New tech could help bring threatened species back from the brink
By Kiley Price
May 13, 2021
A new tool provides a clear picture of where species are at the greatest risk of extinction — and helps guide conservation actions to protect them.
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To prevent pandemics, new plan must invest in nature: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
April 12, 2021
In case you missed it: Protecting nature is key to preventing future pandemics, underwater odors could provide hints to healthier coral reefs, and lightning storms may fuel climate change in the Arctic.
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Study: Could the Amazon become ground zero for the world’s next pandemic?
By Kiley Price
March 24, 2021
If deforestation continues to accelerate, the Amazon could be at risk of becoming ground zero for the world’s next pandemic, according to a study published today.
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