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A 16-year-old boy from the region who was killed in a horrific four-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer is being remembered as being

Global bans on finning have inadvertently opened up shark meat markets, prompting demand for threatened species, a new study reveals

A 16-year-old boy from the region who was killed in a horrific four-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer is being remembered as being

Overfishing occurs when fish are caught faster than their populations can reproduce and replenish themselves. It threatens our oceans.

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Investigations Network where Karla Mendes is a fellow. Brazilian authorities announced the seizure of almost 29 tons of shark fins this month, exposing the extent of what they described as illegal fishing in the country. It was apparently the world’s largest confiscation in history: The largest […]

Sargassum seaweed has washed up on beaches in Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean for years. Now, a massive blob threatens these coastlines.

The fossil, uncovered in North Carolina, shows signs of butchering

Shark meat from vulnerable species is being processed into cat food for major brands, according to a new study. Researchers from the National University of Singapore used DNA barcoding technology to analyze 144 samples from 45 cat food products that were produced by 16 different brands in Thailand and sold in Singapore. They found that […]

Road to 100% Renewable: T‑Mobile Is on Track to Reach Its Industry‑Leading Environmental Commitment Published 3 hours ago © Mark Conlin courtesy of The Nature Conservancy Every April 22, the world comes together to mark an international day of environmental action. Whether you celebrate Earth Day by planting trees, cleaning up polluted habitats or recycling everything from old smartphones to soda cans — together we have an opportunity to make a global impact.   As a le...