All posts by Darunee Sukanan
Darunee Sukanan is an environmental scientist with a special interest in sustainable agriculture, plastic pollution, wildlife conservation and several other pressing issues. She has published academic research on some of these topics and has been working as an environmental consultant for several nonprofit organizations promoting sustainable practices. Darunee has a master’s degree in polymer science and another in environmental sciences and policy from Central European University.
Invasive pythons are a grave threat to wildlife in Florida
The snakes have disrupted the natural food chain balance and decimated native animal populations.
A new dam on the Mekong could cause a biodiversity crisis
If Cambodia decides to go ahead with the project, the nation might have to pay a high price.
Fires in the Amazon could send unique ecosystems up in smoke
"It was as if the day had turned into night," a local said about the effects of the fires.
A beloved baby dugong is killed by plastic waste
Separated from her mother, Mariam was found floundering near a beach in the Andaman Sea.
Growing cover crops can help save pollinators and birds
In coming decades 40% of insect species may go extinct in what experts have called an ongoing "insect apocalypse."
From Africa to Vietnam: the flow of ivory is relentless
The Southeast Asian nation is the most important hub of the illegal global ivory trade.