Environmental Protection
Migrating shorebirds are losing out to climate change
Fewer shorebirds survive due to habitat deterioration, and predators may drive species like the Spoon-billed sandpiper near extinct.
Plastic waste keeps killing whales. Countries like the UK keep producing it
The UK's top supermarkets produce 1.2 billion single-use plastic bags and 1.3 billion lightweight plastic produce bags each year.
Tigers were slaughtered for their parts in the heart of Europe
The illegal trade in tiger products is a serious problem not only in Asia but also in Europe.
Orangutans self-medicate and discuss the past. Smart, that
The mental abilities of these primates continue to surprise even experts.
IPBES: increased biofuel use could drive biodiversity loss
Bioenergy can play a role in meeting climate mitigation goals, but that should be a limited role.
Trees in the Andes are moving uphill to escape warming
Andean forests must be added to the growing list of ecosystems that will not respond well to climate change.