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First LookSaving the forest for the trees: Is conservation overlooking 'wilderness'?The Earth has lost more than two million square miles of wilderness land since 1990. Such areas are often overlooked in existing conservation rules, a new study notes.聽
What effect did climate change have on the Louisiana floods?A new study reveals that man-made climate change significantly increased the likelihood of the heavy rains that devastated Louisiana last month.
Gene editing might help conserve species. But should it?Fatigued by persistent invasive species that threaten native species and entire ecosystems, some conservationists are considering something once unthinkable: planned extinction.
First LookAnother study points to rapidly rising ocean temperaturesA new report shows that the ocean, which has been absorbing the effects of climate change, is reaching a breaking point.
First LookWhy is the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe trying to stop a pipeline?A native American tribe, which says a four-state pipeline encroaches on their sacred land and water supplies, succeeded Tuesday in getting a federal judge to temporarily stop construction on some of the $3.7 billion project.
First LookBeach-loving dinos? Giant preserved ancient footprints found in Australia.Theropod footprints were discovered by a beach goer on Australia's Dampier Peninsula, the only place on the continent where dinosaur fossils or footprints have ever been found.
First LookEfforts to help baby sea turtles reach the sea are finally paying offNesting sea turtle numbers have hit record highs in several southern US states, prompting conservationists to hope that the species could be on the road to recovery.聽
First LookA whale of a success story: Humpbacks exit endangered species listOne of the Earth's largest mammals has bounced back from聽the effects of widespread commercial whaling and other environmental dangers.
Could the eastern gorilla go extinct?Eastern gorilla populations have declined 70 percent in the past 20 years, prompting the聽International Union for the Conservation of Nature to add the great apes to the Red List of Endangered Species.
Despite shift away from coal, two new mines set for West VirginiaThe Elk Creek Mine and Berwind Mine could bring hundreds of jobs to communities struggling with unemployment rates triple the national average, according to聽Ramaco聽Development.
First LookGiant pandas no longer endangered, but hold the applauseGiant pandas are now merely a now merely 'threatened,' says the聽International Union for Conservation of Nature. But many have expressed doubt as to whether the species has made a comeback 鈥� or even if it should.
Is climate change intensifying typhoons in Asia?In the past four decades, the frequency of category 4 and 5 typhoons increased four-fold from a once-a-year occurrence to four times a year.
Are giant pandas really ready to come off endangered species list?The International Union for Conservation of Nature has downgraded the status of the giant panda from endangered to vulnerable, thanks to conservation efforts spearheaded by China. But Beijing says there's more to be done.
First LookChina-US agree to ratify climate change pact: Why that's a big dealChina and the United States agreed on Saturday to work towards reducing carbon emissions and ratify the Paris Agreement, making it much more likely that the Paris Agreement will go into effect this year.聽
Conflict of interests: Is conservation harmful to indigenous peoples?Countries are often required to engage indigenous communities in discussions about how to use protected lands, but such negotiations are rare, rights advocates say.
First LookHurricane Hermine: Florida lashed by first tropical cyclone in 11 yearsThe last hurricane to hit Florida was hurricane Wilma in 2005.
First LookScientist discover a second Great Barrier Reef hiding behind the firstWith the help of LiDAR data from the Australian Navy, a team of researchers have found that the Great Barrier Reef is much larger than previously expected.
First LookObama visits Hawaii as part of his conservation legacy tourPresident Obama visits Midway Atoll聽the marine refuge he expanded last week near Hawaii. His administration has set aside more public land for conservation than any other US president. 聽
How the tides could fuel a greener futureThe Shetland coast of Britain now hosts an array of tidal energy gathering turbines that are connected to the grid. Yet experts say there is a long way to go before hydrokinetic energy can really take off.聽
5 approaches in effort to save Botswana's elephantsA new study points to a decline in Africa's savanna elephant populations. But measures are already in place to stem illegal poaching and the ivory trade.