Environmental Protection
Clamshells in Peru offer clues on El Niño ocean impacts
Scientists who study clamshells found along the coastline of Peru say their small layers contain clues about El Niño climate patterns.
Ethiopia’s elephants are being squeezed out of their protected habitat
Human settlement has resulted in significant habitat destruction and have exacerbated human–elephant conflicts.
A peatland restoration project in Indonesia could set a global example
The economic and environmental gains resulting from the restoration project will dwarf costs, scientists say.
Critically endangered Amur tigers might be expanding their range
The tigers are exploring their ancestral hunting grounds, which indicates that their number is not a cause for concern.
Captured methane can be turned into plenty of fish food
The process could have multiple benefits such as less methane in the atmosphere and more stable marine ecosystems.
We can no longer ignore the climate impacts of shopping
Every step in the supply chain to get a product to your home increases greenhouse gas emissions, driving climate change.