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One of the most comprehensive biodiversity surveys ever conducted in Vietnam has uncovered promising evidence that wildlife populations are beginning to recover in several protected landscapes. Using a network of camera traps, acoustic monitoring devices, and field observations, researchers recorded a wide range of mammals, birds, and other species, including some that had rarely been […]

Costa Rica, long recognized as a global leader in environmental conservation, is expanding its pioneering Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) program beyond forests to include mangroves, coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and other marine ecosystems. Since its launch in the 1990s, the PES program has compensated landowners for protecting forests that store carbon, safeguard water resources,

Chocolate is often associated with environmental concerns because cocoa farming can contribute to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and greenhouse gas emissions. However, new research shows that the climate impact of chocolate varies dramatically depending on its ingredients. The largest share of emissions often comes not from the cocoa itself but from added ingredients such as dairy.

A few years ago, this small corner of Cambridge was little more than an ordinary urban space. Today, it is buzzing with birdsong, pollinators, and new plant life. Created using the Miyawaki method—a technique that plants a rich mix of native trees and shrubs close together—the pocket forest has grown rapidly into a dense, thriving

Police in Indonesia have reportedly named executives linked to major palm oil company Musim Mas as criminal suspects in an investigation into alleged environmental violations, according to government officials. The case centers on accusations involving land management and environmental compliance breaches tied to plantation activities, including concerns over forest degradation, peatland damage, and potential illegal

Governments around the world collected a record $107 billion from carbon pricing systems in 2025, highlighting the growing global push to make polluters pay for greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon pricing mechanisms — including carbon taxes and emissions trading systems — are designed to encourage industries to reduce fossil fuel use by placing a financial cost

The United Nations has moved forward with efforts to strengthen international climate accountability by backing an advisory opinion from the world’s highest court on governments’ legal obligations to address climate change. The initiative seeks guidance from the International Court of Justice on whether countries can be held responsible under international law for failing to prevent

A U.S. environmental advocacy group has accused Starbucks of misleading consumers by labeling many of its plastic cold-drink cups as recyclable even though they frequently end up in landfills or incinerators. According to the group’s findings, the clear cups commonly used for iced beverages are technically recyclable under certain conditions, but many recycling facilities across