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Overlooked ‘Albedo’ Effect Should Be Factored into Tree Cover Restoration Decisions for Climate
Albedo changes can cause large reductions to the climate benefit of tree planting. New research helps identify areas around the […]
Want Resilient Coral Reefs? Bring Back Seabirds
Eradicating rats and restoring seabird populations could increase coral reef resilience to climate disturbances.
Mapping the Planet’s Critical Areas for Biodiversity & Nature’s Contributions to People
New science points to areas where conservation can provide 90% of nature’s contributions to people and meet biodiversity goals.
Pigeon Predictors & Turtle Backpacks: How Tracking Wildlife Can Aid Climate Change Research
Wildlife tracking can provide humans with critical information to predict our weather and climate patterns.
Prioritizing Land Protection to Save Mammals from Extinction
A new study identifies habitats where strengthening existing conservation protections can reduce extinction risk for mammals.
A New Boost for Biochar as a Natural Climate Solution
Biochar could be a meaningful ally in tackling the climate crisis.
Making Global Freshwater Targets Local
Creative solutions that go beyond conventional protected areas are necessary to safeguard the future of global freshwater ecosystems.
The First World Map of Tidal Marshes
A new global map of tidal marshes, one of the world’s most productive ecosystems.
Small Land Holders Can Lead the Way in Tropical Tree Cover Restoration
Science shows that when it comes to tropical forest restoration at scale, small landholders matter. A lot.
8 Invasive Animals You Didn’t Know Were Invasive
There are some invasive species that get a lot of press. Many others, though, are more mundane. And you might not realize they're invasive.
Liana Cutting in Selectively Logged Forests Increases Carbon Sequestration
Cutting lianas, a diverse group of woody climbing plants, is a well-known way to increase carbon sequestration and timber production.
Why Protected Areas Must Consider What’s Beneath the Surface
New research finds that 85% of protected areas with groundwater-dependent ecosystems have groundwatersheds that may be underprotected.