Human-Driven Evolution Is a Hallmark of the Anthropocene
The Human Age will be shaped by the species we create and foster as well as the ones we kill off
Human-Driven Evolution Is a Hallmark of the Anthropocene
Biodiversity Stories
Protecting the beasts of the land and sea could help fight climate change
Protecting the beasts of the land and sea could help fight climate change
A comprehensive review of the scientific literature finds three major places where large animal conservation and climate mitigation goals intersect
German researchers press for unorthodox butterfly conservation: mining and grazing
German researchers press for unorthodox butterfly conservation: mining and grazing
As grasslands vanish in parts of Europe, butterflies are finding refuge in unusual places, including industrial wastelands.
We’re running out of phosphorus for farming. Whales and other wildlife could build it back up
We’re running out of phosphorus for farming. Whales and other wildlife could build it back up
In an ambitious thought experiment, researchers show how restoring wildlife to pre-Industrial levels could achieve several billion dollars-worth of phosphorus production.
Just because a forest is protected, doesn’t mean it won’t get logged
Just because a forest is protected, doesn’t mean it won’t get logged
Scientists use satellites to track deforestation in forest reserves around the world, and to learn what factors make for stronger protections.
Offsets promise to make up for environmental damage in one place by repairing it elsewhere. But do they really work?
Offsets promise to make up for environmental damage in one place by repairing it elsewhere. But do they really work?
In the most detailed study of its kind, scientists investigated biodiversity offsets purchased by owners of one of the world’s largest nickel mines. In this case, it looks like the mining company succeeded.
Sometimes the birds and bees are about something more important than sex. Coffee.
Sometimes the birds and bees are about something more important than sex. Coffee.
In a ground-breaking study, scientists reveal how the combined power of biodiversity—in this case, pest control and pollination services—is greater than individual ecological services.
Thinking like a footloose wolf might be recipe for land conservation success
Thinking like a footloose wolf might be recipe for land conservation success
Nearly three decades after the launch of the ambitious campaign to connect wildlife habitat from the Yukon in northern Canada to Yellowstone National Park, researchers say such big ambitions and lots of hype can pay off.
The world needs a standard tool to compare species conservation efforts. An international team just built one.
The world needs a standard tool to compare species conservation efforts. An international team just built one.
The STAR metric shows how much a given action can prevent biodiversity loss. The higher the score, the higher the potential to reduce extinctions