Written by: Kimberly White
In December, Associate Minister for the Environment, Eugenie Sage, confirmed the plastic bag phase out for retailers.
From July 1, 2019, retailers will be prohibited from selling or giving away single-use plastic shopping bags. As of 2018, the nation...
Written by: Kimberly White
The Government of Nepal announced that the country’s wild tiger population has nearly doubled since 2009.
Nepal estimates 235 wild tigers are roaming the country today compared to 198 in 2013 and 121 in 2009. At this rate, Nepal...
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Written by: Steve Carver and Lex Comber
There aren’t many corners of the world left untouched by humanity. Recent research has highlighted that just 23% of the planet’s land surface(excluding Antarctica) and 13% of the ocean can now be classified as wilderness, representing nearly a 10% decline over...
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This South American Nation Pledged to Protect 90% of its Forests
Written by: Kimberly White
One South American nation plans to protect nearly all of its forests. In the weeks leading up to last year's COP30...
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Written by: Amanda Roome
Ticks are small, and you might not notice when they bite, but the diseases they carry can dramatically harm your health.
Each...
Mozambique’s ‘Butterfly Forest’ Gains New Protection
Written by: Shanna Hanbury
Mozambique has formally protected Mount Mabu, a hotspot of endemic wildlife and home to more than 200 species of butterflies, located...