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How otters are playing their part in fighting climate change

How otters are playing their part in fighting climate change

George Scott January 10, 2022

Otters are one of the most overlooked of animals, and the Cape clawless otter is one of the most widely....

California’s massive Dixie Fire ignited after tree fell on PG&E electrical lines, officials say

California’s massive Dixie Fire ignited after tree fell on PG&E electrical lines, officials say

Liang Lan January 05, 2022

A wildfire that scorched nearly 1 million acres across five Northern California counties and destroyed more than 1,300 buildings last....

Biodiversity loss and climate change are partners in environmental crime

Biodiversity loss and climate change are partners in environmental crime

George Scott January 01, 2022

Unfortunately, the situation worldwide is alarming, as biodiversity is in steep decline. Globally, 1 million plants and animal species are....

To end illegal deforestation, Brazil may legalize it entirely, experts warn

To end illegal deforestation, Brazil may legalize it entirely, experts warn

Liang Lan December 23, 2021

Governmental actions have fueled skepticism about Brazil’s real commitment to its climate goals and pledges the country embraced at the....

In Last 15 Years, Deforestation Made Outdoor Work Unsafe for Millions

In Last 15 Years, Deforestation Made Outdoor Work Unsafe for Millions

George Scott December 21, 2021

An estimated 5 million people lost at least half an hour of safe work time per day, in recently deforested....

Scientists urge creating strategic forest reserves to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity

Scientists urge creating strategic forest reserves to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity

George Scott December 15, 2021

To achieve 30% protection of forest area in the West by 2030, an additional 25 million acres of forest must....

Improved environment attracts more migratory birds to nature reserves

Improved environment attracts more migratory birds to nature reserves

George Scott November 28, 2021

Thanks to the improvement of natural environment, more migratory birds have arrived at natural reserves across China, and some rarely....

California’s carbon-offset disaster reveals why COP26 was a big disappointment

California’s carbon-offset disaster reveals why COP26 was a big disappointment

George Scott November 28, 2021

More than half a million tons of carbon dioxide from polluting companies that purchased the society’s offset credits can now....