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Seattle's newest tourists are making a splash! A pod of three killer whales, never before seen here, are delighting onlookers with visits to the Space Needle and downtown skyline.
A.K.M. Fazlul Haque smiled with relief: Bangladesh declared Bharardaho Beel and Patuakamri Beel in Rangpur Special Biodiversity Conservation Areas, validating years of effort.
Fishers and environmentalists unite to save our oceans! "Sea Change" by Leland and Workman reveals how catch shares, a powerful management strategy, curb overfishing and create a sustainable future.
Climate change adds a new layer of stress to parenting. Dads are stepping up, collaborating to define their role in building a sustainable future for their kids.
Reports of the world's oldest land animal's death were greatly exaggerated! Jonathan, a nearly 200-year-old tortoise, is still alive and well on St. Helena island.
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Your drinking water could soon be cleaner. The EPA just proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its contaminant list, potentially setting new limits for water utilities.
Undisturbed boreal forests are carbon super-storers. New research reveals they hold significantly more carbon than previously estimated, boosting their climate change mitigation potential.
Smoke-filled kitchens, failing crops, constant headaches. Sharada Gaydhane, Bela Gram's sarpanch, heard women's daily struggles, problems silently endured.
Miami Beach faces constant flooding from climate change. To combat this, the city is building parks like Bayshore Park, opened last year, to absorb excess water and balance nature with urban life.
How do caterpillars cross gaps between branches? They concentrate muscle activity near their bases, a clever trick for navigating their arboreal world.
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Ozempic creates millions of pounds of hazardous waste annually. Now, a new water-based method is being developed to drastically cut that environmental impact.
Five years ago, seeing a banteng meant deep forest treks. Now, they're right here. Boonlert Tianchang beams, binoculars raised, witnessing a remarkable wildlife comeback in Thailand.
Olive trees define rural Palestine. Now, a replanting movement, funded by UK-based Zaytoun, is bringing renewed hope and tens of thousands of saplings to the West Bank.
Mongabay welcomes Linda Dakin-Grimm and Geo Chen to its board! Their expertise strengthens the organization's mission to deliver high-impact environmental journalism.
The UN just boosted protections for 40 migratory species! A summit in Brazil saw 132 nations agree to new treaties, driven by urgent concerns over declining animal populations.
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Ojah Alfred, 45, is a fisher. But to scientists, he's also a citizen scientist. For 8 years, Alfred and 80+ fishers have collected vital marine data across Cameroon's coast.
Overlook a city park? You're missing a powerful solution. Green spaces boost mental health, cool summers, and prevent floods—solving urban problems with surprising efficiency.
Often overlooked, seagrass meadows are coastal unsung heroes. Their dense root systems bind the seabed, stabilizing coasts much like forests secure soil on land.
“Could I put you down for 10 shares in Yosemite National Park?” In an effort to protect public lands, activists are turning to the New York Stock Exchange for inspiration. It’s all part of a campaign called Going Public, an initiative by United by Nature and Nature Is Nonpartisan, two groups working...
Meet Shedd Aquarium's newest star: a juvenile warty frogfish, successfully raised in captivity. This tiny marvel is a testament to dedicated conservation efforts.
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Want more oysters? Mimicking natural reef shapes dramatically boosts young oyster survival in restoration efforts, a key scientific finding.
A new High Seas Treaty, effective January, sparks a race to protect international waters. ECOWAS leads a proposal for a massive marine protected area off West Africa.
England's confusing recycling rules are over! New "Simpler Recycling" legislation takes effect Tuesday, standardizing household waste collections nationwide.
Rhinos return to Uganda! After 43 years, four southern white rhinos now roam Kidepo Valley National Park, thanks to a breeding sanctuary's reintroduction efforts.
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa casino has stopped sourcing wild dolphins and suspended its breeding program. An expert panel will decide the future of its 20+ Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
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Europe's motorways are lined with grass, but a new, greener solution is emerging. Roadside moss is gaining attention for its potential to tackle climate and environmental challenges.
Virunga National Park celebrates a rare event: a second set of mountain gorilla twins born this year! The Baraka family welcomed a male and female, now 2 weeks old, boosting the critically endangered population.
India's environmental crisis: documentaries often show canals choked with plastic, water buried under waste. But one 3km stretch of Tamil Nadu's Buckingham Canal was different.
Global leaders just united in Brazil to map "marine flyways" for the first time. This isn't just technical; it's a monumental shift in ocean conservation, redefining how we protect migratory species.
Betty White, a 20-year-old Russian tortoise from Oregon's Badger Run Wildlife Rehab, vanished last fall. Months later, she was found hiding under her enclosure, ending her winter-long disappearance.
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Koalas face deadly road crossings. New AI cameras in smart road signs detect koalas in real-time, warning drivers and potentially saving countless marsupial lives.
Sugarcane dominates western São Paulo, Brazil, where fields meet the Paraná River. This monoculture replaced the Inland Atlantic Forest, a semideciduous seasonal forest, along the São Paulo-Mato Grosso do Sul border.
Great news for conservation! The critically endangered white-bellied heron, with fewer than 50 mature birds globally, has been confirmed in northern Myanmar's Kachin state.
Monarch butterfly populations wintering in Mexico surged 64% this year, covering 7.24 acres of forest. This comeback is thanks to successful conservation efforts, drastically cutting illegal logging.
Bay Area fish are starving! While human cuisine thrives, fish food in the San Francisco Estuary has plummeted. A UC Davis study reveals one surprising spot teeming with their next meal.
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NASA is prepping for its next moonwalk simulations—underwater! This comes as the agency recognizes excellence in environmental management, echoing the spirit of Apollo 17's iconic "Blue Marble" view.
A lynx playfully batting a rodent like a toy secured Austrian photographer Josef Stefan the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026, with nearly 90,000 votes.
Plastic's sealing power has been unbeatable—even in paper packaging. But new research could finally eliminate plastic and adhesives from paper seals, revolutionizing sustainable packaging.
Hedgehogs hear ultrasound! This discovery could lead to new ultrasonic repellents, potentially saving countless lives by reducing road deaths.
Entering Lachen, Sikkim? Ditch your plastic bottles. Vehicles are checked for plastic waste, not security. Leave them behind or risk denied entry to this high-altitude village.