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The Impact of Climate Change on Tropical Rainforests How Climate Change is Disrupting Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems Climate Change Threats to Biodiversity in Tropical Rainforests

Tropical rainforests play a crucial role in our climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and housing nearly half of Earth’s plants and wildlife. However, deforestation is occurring at an alarming rate,

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From the Amazon to the Atlantic: Exploring the Connection Between the Rainforest and the Seas

Climate Week recently took place from September 23 to September 29, with various discussions and events addressing the urgent need for climate action. In the midst of this global forum,

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Surprising Benefits of Elephants You Didn’t Know About

Conservation International recently released a virtual reality film called "My Africa," which follows the story of a young Samburu woman in Kenya working to save elephants and restore the ancient

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Cloud Computing Advances Ocean Science Research

In the quest to speed up their global ocean health report card, the team behind the Ocean Health Index has found a way to produce better science in less time.

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What is Blue Carbon and Why is it Important?

Environmental jargon can be confusing, which is why Conservation International is here to help. In this edition of our “What on Earth?” series, we explain the concept of “blue carbon,”

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Combating Air Pollution: Sustainable Agricultural Practices for a Cleaner Future

air pollution poses one of the most significant threats to public health and the environment today. A notable contributor to this predicament is conventional agricultural practices, which often lead to

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Divers off the coast of Panama bring the deep sea ‘ghost’ back to life.

In 2000, while scouting for dive training sites in Panama Bay, Edgardo Ochoa made a troubling discovery. Nearly two decades later, as a marine safety officer for Conservation International (CI),

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"Uncover the Surprising Benefits Trees Provide for Your Health and Well-being" "Discover the Hidden Ways Trees Contribute to Cleaner Air and Environment" "Unlock the Secret Roles Trees Play in Mitigating Climate Change"

Forests play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth, providing numerous benefits that go beyond what we may realize. In honor of International Day of Forests, let’s explore some

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Unique Flora, Climate Impact, and Ocean Shifts: Exploring Rare Plants and their Effects on the Environment

Protecting nature through science is crucial, and Conservation International experts have recently published some important findings. 1. Approximately 40 percent of plant species are facing extinction due to factors such

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Study Shows Soil Holds Key to Preventing Climate Catastrophe

In 2019, a UN report highlighted the urgent need to change how we grow and ship food to combat climate breakdown caused by the destruction of Earth’s forests. Meeting the

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