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A recent study from the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change indicates that wildlife modifies its behavior due to human presence and habitat changes.
As part-night lighting gains traction, recent studies on robins, toads, and bats highlight the potential consequences of streetlights on wildlife. When should we consider turning off the lights?
While global conservation efforts protect 17.4% of land for wildlife, these areas may not adequately support the soil fungi vital for plant health.
Imagining conservation areas often brings to mind untouched natural wonders. However, the success of protecting 30% of the planet hinges on including people in these plans.
The mountain bongo, known as the 'ghost of the forest' for its elusive nature, has been reintroduced into the wild by conservationists in Kenya.
A new radar-based technique developed by scientists from Trinity and the Technical University of Denmark may significantly improve the identification and tracking of vital pollinators, addressing a crucial need in conservation.
Forestry expert David Carter presents a groundbreaking virtual model that may transform how we manage and conserve forests.
Residents in northern New Mexico are voicing strong objections to a proposed uranium mining project in Carson National Forest, citing environmental and health concerns.
Recent emails reveal that the NSW government has delayed water allocations to wetlands, raising alarms about the impact on local wildlife and ecosystems.
The RSPB has noted a slight rise in the nightingale population at Northward Hill, Kent, yet concerns about habitat loss persist among experts.
Recent research highlights that food scarcity, alongside habitat loss and illegal hunting, poses a significant threat to jaguar populations in the Atlantic Forest, undermining conservation efforts.
As we mark four decades since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the site remains inhospitable to humans, yet it has become a thriving habitat for various wildlife species.
Despite recent safeguards that have reduced deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, the region faces persistent threats from forest degradation, as highlighted by firefighter Antonio.
A recent vote regarding mining in the Boundary Waters has the potential to disrupt various initiatives undertaken by the Forest Service.
Four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, the Exclusion Zone has transformed into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, with species like foxes, bears, and bison making a remarkable comeback.
Local voices emphasize the critical need to protect the Boundary Waters and the role of the U.S. Forest Service in this effort.
The recent $55 million penalty against Alcoa for illegal clearing in Western Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest raises significant questions about the future of these ecosystems.
The Forest Service is seeking community feedback on a new mining initiative in Hot Springs, with comments accepted until May 24, 2026.
The potential environmental consequences of a mining plan in Ouachita National Forest have sparked alarm among local water authorities and conservationists.
The complexity of microbial life, particularly in gut and soil environments, may hold the key to improving our predictions about ecosystem behavior.