CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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In warming world, viral spillovers are expected to increase: 3 stories you may have missed
By Kiley Price
May 9, 2022
In case you missed it: Climate breakdown may increase viral spillovers between animals, two baby mountain gorillas were born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a new species of frog was discovered in Australia.
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New science: Removing ‘climber’ plants doubles tree growth — and more
By Kiley Price
May 5, 2022
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
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Study: More than a fifth of reptile species face extinction
By Kiley Price
April 27, 2022
A new study, published today in Nature, assesses more than 10,000 reptiles around the world — from turtles, snakes and lizards to crocodiles — and warns that we must conserve them to prevent dramatic changes to Earth’s critical ecosystems.
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This Earth Day, 10 Conservation International experts share reasons for hope
By Kiley Price
April 22, 2022
To provide a boost of climate optimism, 10 Conservation International experts are sharing why they have hope for the planet — and why you should, too.
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That UN climate report wasn’t all bad news
By Bruno Vander Velde
April 7, 2022
The recent IPCC climate report was bleak, but there are silver linings. Our expert weighs in.
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