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Challenging the ‘tragedy of the commons’: new documentary explores how humans and nature can coexist (VIDEO)

Julian Moll-rocek 20 Aug 2014

‘Natural Reserves’ no more: illegal colonists deforest huge portions of Nicaraguan protected areas

Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa 13 Aug 2014

An untapped resource: new study finds local people may trump scientists at biodiversity surveys

Shayna Wilson 12 Aug 2014

The 90 Percent Diet: reducing our environmental impact by eating less meat

Elizabeth Devitt 7 Aug 2014

True stewards: new report says local communities key to saving forests, curbing global warming

Morgan Erickson-Davis 24 Jul 2014

Attack of the killer vines: lianas taking over forests in Panama

Jose Hong 14 Jul 2014

Downturn in shade-grown coffee putting forests, wildlife, people at risk

Nika Levikov 11 Jul 2014

‘Exciting implications’ for conservation: new technology brings the lab to the field

Morgan Erickson-Davis 26 Jun 2014

Guatemala establishes new reserve for endangered animals

Mongabay.com 4 Jun 2014

Olinguito, tinkerbell, and a dragon: meet the top 10 new species of 2013

Jeremy Hance 22 May 2014

The matrix matters: scientists find surprising biodiversity between forests

Andrew Mann 20 May 2014

Connecting forests, saving species: conservation group plans extensive wildlife corridor in Panama

Elizabeth Devitt 16 May 2014

NASA detects surge in deforestation in Malaysia, Bolivia during first quarter of 2014

Mongabay.com 21 Apr 2014

A new face for palm oil? How a small co-op is changing the industry in Honduras

Tanya Dimitrova 10 Apr 2014

City lights threaten rainforests by deterring bats

Paul Sutherland 9 Apr 2014

Emissions from rainforest logging average 16% of those from deforestation

Rhett Ayers Butler 8 Apr 2014

Researchers use new technique to shed light on endangered tapir

Nicholas Barrett 26 Mar 2014

Sloths, moths and algae: a surprising partnership sheds light on a mystery

Ariel Mark 22 Mar 2014

Scientist discovers a plethora of new praying mantises (pictures)

Jeremy Hance 19 Mar 2014

3 environmental reporting prize winners to explore drivers of deforestation, community forestry, and sustainable seafood in China

Mongabay.org 19 Mar 2014

Featured video: indigenous tribe faces loggers, ranchers, and murder in bid to save their forests

Jeremy Hance 19 Mar 2014

Leftover trees enhance the biodiversity of new forests

Nicholas Barrett 18 Mar 2014

The fungus among us: scientists discover a big player in the global carbon cycle

Elizabeth Devitt 12 Mar 2014

Cocaine: the new face of deforestation in Central America

Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa 11 Mar 2014

Ecotourism pays: study finds lower poverty where nature-based tourism is prevalent

Rhett Ayers Butler 25 Feb 2014

Nicaragua Canal could cause ecological disaster, warn experts

Mongabay.com 20 Feb 2014

The next best thing: how well do secondary forests preserve biodiversity?

Bobbie Edwards 23 Jan 2014

Bromeliads may actually protect fruit trees from pest damage

Yao-hua Law 22 Jan 2014

For agoutis, the night is fraught with peril

Jordanna Dulaney 15 Jan 2014

Next big idea in forest conservation? Integrating forest conservation, use, and restoration

Dr Liz Kimbrough 10 Jan 2014

Tree islands more effective way to replant the world’s forests

Dr Liz Kimbrough 9 Jan 2014

Rainforest news review for 2013

Rhett Ayers Butler 26 Dec 2013

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