Biodiversity targets played a significant role in two statements from Canada’s prime minister this week. Find out why those statements ring hollow. (5:30 min read)
Category: Conservation
Discoveries related to conserving habitats and ecosystems to combat the extinction crisis.
Scaly Anteaters: Did They Cause the Pandemic?
Scaly Anteaters, or pangolins, may have spread the coronavirus from bats to humans. Find out more about these unique, endangered mammals. (5:30 min read)
Earth Day at 50 Calls for Diversity of Tactics
On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, environmentalists are debating the day’s true meaning. Find out why “diversity of tactics” is a better approach. (5:00 min read)
Habitat Destruction Spreads Novel Diseases
We promise not to bore or mislead you with advice about COVID-19. Find out why habitat destruction is the root cause of emerging infectious diseases. (4:30 min read)
WWF Congo Conflict And Fortress Conservation
The WWF Congo conflict pits fortress conservation against the rights of indigenous people. Find out more about this troubling dilemma. (4:30 min read)
Buried Tree May Explain Earth’s Magnetic Field
Find out how a buried log unearthed in New Zealand may hold clues to understanding our planet's magnetic field. (3:30 min read)
Amazon Wildfires: 4 Things We Still Need to Know
While attention seems to be moving on from the Amazon wildfires, we pose 4 questions that haven't been answered.
Mass Extinction, Past and Present
Scientists have uncovered another ancient mass extinction. Find out what we can learn from this event for our own time.
Biodiversity Always Wins
Researchers have shown that forest biodiversity is healthier than monoculture. Find out what this means for future reforestation plans.
Wild Claims about Wildfires in Brazil
People are shedding more heat than light on the issue of Amazon wildfires. We fact check a few claims in the media.