No people were injured in the accident, despite a partial derailment. As elephant habitat shrinks, such deadly encounters are on the rise.
Tag: Conservation of Resources
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Who Studied, and Protected, Elephants, Dies at 83
Born into an aristocratic British family, he turned his empathy and knowledge of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.
Environmentally Friendly Coffee
Here’s what to know about your daily brew and the environment.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Locals Fight for ‘The Right to Night’
Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s celestial splendor.
Fine Chocolate in Brazil, Home of the Cacao Bean
A new generation of craft chocolate makers in Brazil is creating bars with “identity.” And they’re helping to sustain the forest, too.
They Loved Their Family Land in South Carolina. But Who Actually Owned It?
Conservation can be tough when a property is passed down informally over generations. A growing effort is helping families sort it all out.
In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.
Amazon Oil Drilling Undermines Brazil’s Climate Credibility Before COP30
Brazil, which is hosting the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference this month, wants to show the world it is a leader in safeguarding the planet. Its record tells a more complicated story.
Amazon Oil Drilling Undermines Brazil’s Climate Credibility Before COP30
Brazil, which is hosting the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference this month, wants to show the world it is a leader in safeguarding the planet. Its record tells a more complicated story.