Climate Action

What on Earth is a ‘non-timber forest product’?

In this installment, we break down “non-timber forest products,” which benefit humans, and ultimately, the forest itself.What is a ‘non-timber forest product’?It’s any...

Can an ancient tradition save an African grassland?

EDITOR’S NOTE: Few places on Earth are as evocative — or as imperiled — as the vast grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. In a...

‘Intense’ drought, fires pummel Amazon

Parts of the Amazon rainforest are suffering through the worst droughts ever recorded, according to The Associated Press (AP).Major rivers are dwindling. Wildfires...

In Bolivia, a ‘conservation mosaic’ gets another (big) piece

In the remote lowland forests of northwestern Bolivia, a small municipality has taken a big step to protect one of the Amazon’s most...

5 ways to go green

While you’re considering what New Year’s resolutions to make, think about having some goals that are good for you and the environment.In our...

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