South Africa lifts its ban on rhino horn trade
After facing pressures of farmers and ranchers, South Africa decided to lift a ban on the domestic trade in rhino horns.
Rivera Herrera, the man fighting against hotel resorts to save turtles
Winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize, Luis Jorge Rivera Herrera tells LifeGate about his battle to protect endangered leatherback turtles and the Puerto Rican coastline.
A team of scientists creates a 3D-printed shell for Freddy the tortoise
Freddy the tortoise lost most of its shell in a fire and a team of researchers gave it a new 3D-printed one.
What could happen if we burn all the world’s fossil fuels
A Canadian study shows that if the world consumes all its reserves of oil, gas and coal, average temperatures would skyrocket.
Central America, indigenous peoples are essential for conservation
A new map of the IUCN shows that indigenous peoples occupy 40 per cent of Central America’s protected areas and play an essential role in protecting biodiversity.
This beer packaging is edible and helps save marine wildlife
A small craft beer company came up with a brilliant idea and started producing 100% biodegradable and edible six-pack rings. To protect marine animals.
What’s wrong with the E-waste trade in the USA
The US is the only developed nation still exporting high volumes of its toxic E-waste to developing countries. A money-saving practice with a high cost for the environment.
Why Bayer wants to buy Monsanto and why it’s scary
Bayer wants to acquire Monsanto. Its interest seems to coincide with Europe’s hesitations on glyphosate and raises concerns on TTIP.
How many plants there are in the world and how they’re doing
A group of scientists carried out the first study of its kind on the number and the state of the world’s plants.
Why Chile’s marine wildlife is being killed by unprecedented red tide
The red tide, caused by the blooming of toxic algae, is killing thousands of sea animals off the coasts of Chile.