In Mexico’s vibrant forests, locals adapt to a year without touristsDecember 07, 2020 – Ecotourism and conservation efforts go hand-in-hand. What happens when the tourists disappear?
‘A forest on caffeine’? How coffee can help forests grow fasterMarch 30, 2021 – Waste left over from the coffee-making process can jolt destroyed forests back to life.
Sleepy dormice are losing their cozy tree hollowsDecember 28, 2020 – These epic hibernators rely on old-growth forests, which are rapidly disappearing throughout Europe—but one temporary solution is helping.
Jane Goodall joins campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2030September 20, 2021 – Trees for Jane will support efforts underway, mostly in the developing world, to replenish the earth's trees.
Forests are reeling from climate change—but the future isn’t lostApril 14, 2022 – Heat, drought, and bug infestations are killing trees worldwide. If we change course now, we can limit the damage.
4 incredible places in urgent need of conservationSeptember 08, 2022 – From Peru to Zambia, explorers put the spotlight on wonderfully wild and treasured places under threat.
Insects are vanishing at an alarming rate—but we can save themJanuary 11, 2021 – Insects aren’t just pests. They’re crucial for the planet and our food supply, and scientists say we can all pitch in to help.
The paradise in Brazil you don’t know—yetDecember 09, 2020 – A biodiverse state park in South America’s largest savanna is home to natural springs, sand dunes, and sparkling waterfalls.
Cambodia’s biggest lake is running dry, taking forests and fish with itAugust 17, 2020 – Drought and dams have pushed Tonle Sap into dangerous decline, threatening its swamp forests and the fish nurseries there that provide most of the nation's protein.
Madagascar’s endangered lemurs are being killed during pandemic lockdownsDecember 14, 2020 – Early data paints a troubling picture for these animals and their habitat.
Can a new way to measure tropical rainforest vulnerability help save them?July 23, 2021 – A team of top scientists, brought together by the National Geographic Society, built an index to detect which forests need urgent help.
The Amazon is burning at record rates—and deforestation is to blameAugust 21, 2019 – The blazes are so huge that smoke can be seen from space, and experts say the fires could have major climate impacts.
After a century of logging, Myanmar struggles to preserve its teak grovesAugust 05, 2020 – Demand in China, India, and Europe drives illegal logging of this valuable, versatile hardwood.
Amazon gold mining drives malaria surges among Indigenous peoplesAugust 12, 2020 – The troubling connection between deforestation, mining, and malaria is poised to create especially bad outbreaks in 2020.
See how much of the Amazon is burning, how it compares to other yearsAugust 29, 2019 – Deforestation rates across the Amazon have spiked this year, driving the devastating blazes. Our maps show the story.
The heroic effort in the Amazon to save one of the world’s largest eaglesApril 10, 2020 – Brazil nut collectors, landowners, and ecotourism operators are joining forces on an innovative program to save harpy eagles.
