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Botanists decode secret life of rare plants to ensure reintroduction success

Botanists are uncovering methods to reintroduce rare plants to prevent extinction. This work is crucial as nearly half of flowering plants face threats.

Drought amplifies human-wildlife conflict, study finds

A study reveals that drought conditions in California lead to more human-wildlife encounters, highlighting a growing issue linked to climate change.

Weather disasters are surging in the Amazon. Reporting isn’t.

Extreme weather events in the Amazon are increasing, but reporting on these disasters is inadequate. This underreporting poses significant risks to local communities and infrastructure.

Why don’t forest protectors get paid? asks Suriname’s president

Suriname's President calls for compensation for forest protectors at COP30, highlighting the need for fair carbon finance. This stance emphasizes the importance of preserving forests while balancing development.

Study finds important Nassau grouper spawning site in Belize near collapse

A study reveals that the Nassau grouper spawning site at Northeast Point in Belize has seen an 85% decline in fish numbers over two decades, risking local extinction. This decline is attributed to inadequate enforcement of fishing regulations.

Fighting for food sovereignty at COP30: Interview with GRAIN’s Ange-David Baïmey

GRAIN's Ange-David Baïmey emphasizes the need for African communities to control their food systems at COP30, opposing corporate agriculture. This fight for food sovereignty is crucial amid worsening climate impacts.

EU touts climate leadership while undermining antideforestation rules, critics say

The EU is postponing its Deforestation Regulation, raising concerns about its commitment to climate leadership. Critics argue this undermines efforts to protect tropical forests.

Game of tiny thrones: Parasitic ants grab power by turning workers against their queen

Some parasitic ant queens have evolved to infiltrate other colonies and induce worker ants to kill their own queen. This behavior highlights a unique form of manipulation in the animal kingdom.

‘The perfect ingredients’: WRI Africa deputy director shares vision for the continent’s energy transition

Rebekah Shirley from WRI emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to energy access in Africa, focusing on economic development and renewable resources. This is crucial as 600 million Africans lack basic electricity access.

Colombia slams international trade rules that punish states for climate action

Colombia's Environment Minister calls for reform of international arbitration rules that penalize nations for climate policies, prioritizing corporate interests over environmental protection.

Offshore fossil fuel exploration jeopardizes Brazil’s climate leadership, study says

A new report reveals that Brazil's offshore fossil fuel exploration undermines its climate leadership, with significant environmental impacts and unfulfilled energy transition promises.

In Mexico, world’s smallest turtle faces big threats from trafficking, habitat loss

The Vallarta mud turtle, the world's smallest turtle, is critically endangered due to illegal trafficking and habitat loss in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Conservation efforts are hindered by slow government action and urban development.