Expert Opinions
Roads and power lines put primates in danger
Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere, disrupting ecosystems.
A tonne of fossil carbon isn’t the same as a tonne of new trees
Offsets are not a solution. There is no substitute to actually ending the routine burning of fossil fuels.
Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests. Here’s how to bring them back
Across Europe, nations average around 35% forest cover but in Ireland the figure is just 11%, one of the lowest.
Advancing a resilient design model to meet refugee needs
The Turkey-Syria quakes have left 1.5 million people homeless. A new study adds insight on providing refugee aid in climate-friendly ways.
Earth has lost a fifth of wetlands since 1700, but most could still be saved
Being close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for development.
China’s booming orchid industry is a test of its commitment to conservation
China’s Biodiversity Red List significantly underestimates wild harvest as a threat to Chinese orchids.