The equivalent of 11 football fields of tropical primary forest was lost every minute last year. — Tropical deforestation soared 10% in...

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine has not only resulted in a  massive flood and a humanitarian crisis but it has...

The first quarter of 2023 has been characterised by the black box of artificial intelligence (AI), inspiring awe and fear that we are now...

Cattle ranching is often associated with deforestation, soil degradation and biodiversity loss, as extensive livestock production is...

Rainforests are crucial for the survival of life on Earth. They not only support the largest variety of plants and animal species of any...

Where the Internet installed a powerful circuit with highly conductive pathways for the sale and purchase of illegal wildlife, deep...

The legally binding High Seas Treaty, agreed upon by member states in March, ensures the conservation and sustainable use of marine...

World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated every year on June 16 to raise awareness about the plight of sea turtles. Of the seven species of sea...

The Scarlet Macaw used to be found in around 85% of Costa Rica’s territory. Today, only two populations are viable, and one has local...

A new program in Hawai‘i, known as Ākoʻakoʻa, will focus on restoring 193 kilometers (120 miles) of coral reefs off the west of the Big...

Coral reefs are the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems. Yet, they are rapidly degrading due to human activities such as overfishing,...

Leading animal welfare and conservation non-profit Born Free USA has recently launched Thrill Kill: Recreational Animal Slaughter in the...

The global threat to biodiversity is so severe and all-encompassing (one million species already face extinction), it qualifies for...

Sea turtles are not only beautiful animals but they also show incredible perseverance and resilience amid a changing world and climates....

The populations of many pollinator insects like bees and butterflies are in decline and climate change is making it worse. Yet, crops’...

A deadly respiratory virus is killed millions and has officials trying different measures, including lockdowns, to get it under control....

In Earth.Org’s first-ever photo story, EO Photographer Amish Chhagan narrates the story of rhinos, a fascinating yet sadly dwindling...

The world’s roughly 250 owl species, belonging to the order Strigiformes, can be found in every continent except Antarctica. Not only are...

Rewilding is gaining traction around the world, but there is a key ingredient missing. While we look to solve the climate crisis from the...

From a mere 790 million people in the year 1750 to 8 billion today, we humans have unequivocally become the greatest modifier and...