Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches over a gravelly Richtersveld moonscape, a desert that straddles the South African and Namibian border along the Orange River. “We’ve just arrived in the Namaskluft,” says Wendy Foden, recording her observations in a tone that’s oddly neutral, …
CHITWAN, Nepal — One of Nepal’s biggest cities on the northwestern fringes of Chitwan National Park has been dumping its municipal waste in a forest that serves as an international wildlife corridor, by relying on falsified environmental safeguard documents submitted 15 years ago, a Mongabay investigation has found. Bharatpur Metropolitan City claims it has legal …
Hey there, eco-conscious friends! In a world where environmental challenges are more pressing than ever, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the truth is, every small action counts, and together, we can make a huge difference. Let’s talk about why sustainability matters and how we can all play a part in protecting our beautiful planet. …