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Brazil election outcome could determine Amazon rainforest fate
Brazil's October 4 presidential election between incumbent Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro produced no outright winner, triggering a runoff set for October 25. The outcome will critically shape Amazon rainforest policy: Lula promises net-zero deforestation by 2030, while Bolsonaro promises zero il
Afghan Families Forced to Marry Off Girls as Climate Drought Deepens
Severe drought in Afghanistan is forcing families to arrange child marriages—some girls as young as 8 years old—to repay debts and avoid starvation. In Badghis province, where 95% of the population relies on rain-fed agriculture, extreme droughts driven by climate breakdown have destroyed traditiona
Trump administration cuts NOAA funding, threatening U.S. climate resilience
The president of the United States administration cut federal NOAA funding dramatically after taking office in 2025, reducing grant awards by 74% to 229 by September 2, 2026 compared to an average of 891 in prior years. At least 26 existing grants were terminated, including $1.2 million for New Orle
Arctic wildlife research declines as geopolitical competition rises
Arctic wildlife research funding is declining sharply as governments prioritize national security and rare mineral extraction over environmental monitoring. Canada shut down a 30-year eider duck monitoring station in Hudson Bay in 2024, leading to a population crash from 8,000 nesting pairs to a few
Chinese social media fuels illegal wildlife trade in Laos
Chinese vloggers use social media platforms to promote and document illegal wildlife sales in Laos markets, including endangered species like bears.
New digital tool reveals encroachment on Indigenous territories in Bolivian Amazon
A new digital monitoring tool called VISTA launched by Pulitzer Center and Mongabay documents escalating deforestation across 48 Indigenous territories in the Bolivian Amazon. Between 2003 and 2023, over 186,500 hectares of forest were cleared, with 90% illegal and 10% authorized, driven primarily b
Marine Conservation: Scaling From Protected Areas to Lasting Ocean Impact
Recent examples from French Polynesia and other regions demonstrate that designating marine protected areas works when paired with enforcement and stakeholder engagement.
Thailand tests artificial mangrove roots to combat coastal erosion in Chao Phraya Delta
Residents of Phra Samut Chedi in Thailand's erosion-prone Chao Phraya Delta are deploying artificial mangrove roots as a temporary measure against rapid coastline loss.
Developed Nations Fail to Meet UN Nature Finance Targets
Developed countries have delivered far less nature-focused climate finance than required to meet UN targets, according to COP17 reporting.
Severe drought declared in six English regions as reservoir levels fall critically
England has declared severe drought in six areas, with reservoirs in the south reaching critical levels and water companies calling for extended restrictions.
Protected U.S. sharks sold to foreign aquariums through regulatory loophole
Endangered sand tiger sharks that cannot be legally caught by anglers are being captured and sold internationally by private firms, exploiting a conservation loophole despite Delaware Bay's protection success.
Hunting as a Potential Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
Research examines whether regulated hunting can serve as a tool to protect and maintain biodiversity in natural ecosystems.
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