Environmental Conservation

The Mattaponi River snakes through King and Queen County, Virginia

December 3, 2023

Upper Mattaponi Tribe’s Historic Return to Ancestral Lands Along Mattaponi River

In a world where progress often means paving over the past, a remarkable story of cultural revival unfolds along the serene banks of Virginia’s Mattaponi River. The Upper Mattaponi Tribe’s recent reacquisition

Activism·Adventure·Conservation·Forest

Amazon Gets 100 Million New Trees: Luigi Cani’s Skydiving Feat Combines 14,000 Jumps’ Expertise With Environmental Action

Brazilian skydiving veteran Luigi Cani executed what he describes as his most nerve-wracking jump yet – not for its technical difficulty, but for its environmental stakes. After 14,000 jumps and 11 world records, Cani took to the skies above a

November 30, 2024

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Historic 66.1% Drop in Deforestation: What Changed?

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest witnessed a significant 66.1% drop in deforestation this August compared to the same month in the previous year. Satellite data from

Brazil’s Amazon Sees Notable Deforestation Drop: A Step Forward or a Lingering Challenge?

Conservation·Latin America·Nature

In a remarkable environmental turnaround, deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has dropped by 22.3% in the 12 months through July, according to recent government data.

Giant Gecko. Photo Source: Lennart Hudel (CC BY 4.0)

Crime·Nature·Wildlife

Unprotected Treasure: 90% of Traded Reptile Species, Including New Caledonia’s Giant Geckos, Lack International Protection

Social media platforms fuel demand for New Caledonia’s extraordinary geckos, driving wild populations toward local extinctions. Wildlife traffickers target these endemic reptiles—some fetching €3,000 per breeding pair in European markets—while forest destruction

Karmactive Staff

May 9, 2025

Activism·Nature

Sir David Attenborough at 99: 50+ Species Named After Conservation Icon Who Shaped Climate Policy

As David Attenborough reaches his 99th birthday, his life reveals an extraordinary journey from fossil-hunting child to global conservation icon. Born in 1926, his childhood fascination with ammonites in Charnwood Forest sparked

Rahul Somvanshi

May 8, 2025

News·USA·Wildlife

Endangered Masai Giraffe Born as Wild Numbers Fall Below 33,000

A male Masai giraffe calf wobbled into existence on April 23 at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, born to mother Mara and father Gowon. This spotted youngster, while undeniably adorable with those

Karmactive Staff

May 5, 2025

Conservation·News·USA·Wildlife

King Vulture Puppet‑Rearing: Bronx Zoo Revives 40‑Year‑Old Conservation Technique

A fuzzy white king vulture chick hatched at the Bronx Zoo on February 25, 2025, is getting an unusual start to life. Zoo staff are raising this rare chick with a specially

Rahul Somvanshi

May 3, 2025

Representative image of Nantahala and Pisgah Forest

Conservation·Forest·USA

Environmental Groups Sue U.S. Forest Service Over Plan to Quintuple Logging in North Carolina’s Nantahala and Pisgah Forests

Environmental groups are taking the U.S. Forest Service to court over a controversial logging plan for two of North Carolina’s most treasured public lands. The lawsuit, filed on March 27, 2025, challenges

Rahul Somvanshi

March 30, 2025

Sellicks Hill Quarry. Photo Source: City of Onkarparanga

Australia·News·Pollution

Sellicks Beach Quarry Dust Health Crisis: Residents Report Respiratory Issues While 1,700 New Homes Planned

Residents of Sellicks Beach, a coastal suburb 45 minutes south of Adelaide, are raising serious concerns about dust emissions from the nearby Sellicks Hill Quarry, which they claim is affecting both their

Tejal Somvanshi

March 19, 2025

A wild boar forages in a forest. Photo Source: Jersry Zoo.

Conservation·Wildlife

Jersey Zoo’s New Pig House Opens Amid 30-Year Pygmy Hog Conservation Milestone

Jersey Zoo has opened a new state-of-the-art facility for its critically endangered Visayan warty pigs, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its successful pygmy hog conservation program in India. The facility upgrade

Govind Tekale

February 17, 2025

Scrub mints are critical for pollinators, including the rare blue calamintha bee (Osmia calaminthae). Kristen Grace/Florida Museum, CC BY

Conservation·Plant Life

Over Half of Florida’s Scrub Mints Now Threatened

Some of Florida’s oldest plant species are disappearing from our neighborhoods. These plants, called scrub mints, have lived in Florida longer than humans have existed. Now, new houses, roads, and changing weather

Rahul Somvanshi

January 11, 2025

Forest·Health·Science

Amazon Conservation Measures Reduced Deadly Air Pollution by 7%, Preventing 680 Annual Deaths.

Forest fires ravaged 70,000 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest in 2019, releasing dangerous levels of PM2.5 particulate matter into the atmosphere. These microscopic particles, measuring 2.5 micrometers or smaller, penetrate deep into

Rahul Somvanshi

November 22, 2024

Asia·Design·Sustainability

Forest Crayons: How Playfool Uses Japan’s Recycled Trees to Craft Artful Colors

In a world where sustainability and creativity intertwine, Tokyo-based design studio Playfool has unveiled a unique project that breathes new life into recycled Japanese wood. Dubbed “Forest Crayons,” these innovative art tools

Rahul Somvanshi

October 26, 2024

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