- The Republic of Congo plans to nearly double its oil production over the next three years, including drilling in protected areas like Conkouati-Douli National Park, sparking outrage from environmental activists and…
Category: 9. Environment
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Protected parks in peril as Republic of Congo ramps up oil drilling
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Alwyn Gentry died young, but left a forest’s worth of ideas behind
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Long before “biodiversity hotspot” became a…
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Geospatial distribution and anthropogenic litter impact on coastal mangrove ecosystems from the Saudi Arabia coast of the Gulf
Martin, C., Almahasheer, H., Duarte, C.M., 2019. Mangrove forests as traps for marine litter. Environmental Pollution, 247, 499–508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2019.01.067
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‘De-extinction’ isn’t just misleading — it’s dangerous, ecologist says
A biotech company in the United States made headlines last month by revealing photos of genetically modified gray wolves, calling them “dire wolves,” a species that hasn’t existed for more than 10,000 years. Colossal Biosciences edited 14…
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Hybrid mapping method key to EUDR cocoa compliance, study finds
A coalition of organizations has assessed how locally produced maps stack up against global open-access data sets to evaluate deforestation in the context of cocoa production. The…
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Warming seas and illegal trawlers threaten West Africa’s fishing future, study warns
A new paper paints a grim picture for the future of fishing communities in the Gulf of Guinea along coastal West Africa. Faced with increasing ocean warming and declining fish…
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Illegal wood from Colombia’s rainforests enters US and EU supply chains
- A new report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) estimates that about 94% of the wood for flooring and decking exported by Colombia between 2020 and 2023 lacked certification; about 20% of that wood…
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Bangladesh cracks down on illegal wildlife captivity — but what happens after?
- In one of several such crackdowns, forest authorities in Bangladesh recently rescued 48 animals — including endangered species — from an illegal mini zoo in Mymensingh.
- The animals were found in poor health,…
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How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes
Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals.
These materials are the tiny building blocks powering modern life. From lithium, cobalt, nickel and…
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How Mongabay Indonesia grew into a trusted environmental voice: Interview with Ridzki Sigit
- This series features interviews with Mongabay leaders about their personal and professional journeys, beginning with Ridzki Sigit, Program Director of Mongabay Indonesia.
- Ridzki joined Mongabay when it was a novel…
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