UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change
An Indonesian archipelago that’s home to three-fourths of Earth’s coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70%…
Can bite-resistant wetsuits reduce shark attacks? Scientists investigate
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Australian scientists tested the strength of bite-resistant wetsuits by allowing sharks to chomp the…
What to know about endangered gorillas and tourist tours tracking them
BWINDI, Uganda — Sept. 24 is observed as World Gorilla Day. It was launched in 2017 to coincide…
What to know about endangered gorillas and tourist tours tracking them
BWINDI, Uganda — Sept. 24 is observed as World Gorilla Day. It was launched in 2017 to coincide…
What to know about endangered gorillas and tourist tours tracking them
BWINDI, Uganda (AP) — Sept. 24 is observed as World Gorilla Day. It was launched in 2017 to…
On World Rhino Day, South Africa marks progress but still loses a rhino daily to poachers
DINOKENG GAME RESERVE, South Africa (AP) — The Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa has a thriving rhino…
Wild burro recovers from surgery after arrow attack in California
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A wild burro dubbed Cupid is recovering from surgery after being shot with…
Will electric tractors gain traction? Researchers see possibilities at farmers event
EAST LANSING, Mich. — In the soft dirt of an indoor horseback riding ring last month, a group…
Long-wrought WTO global agreement aimed at reducing overfishing takes effect
GENEVA — A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing took effect Monday, requiring countries to reduce…
Maui students face ongoing mental health battle after wildfires
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Mia Palacio felt like she lost a piece of herself when wildfires destroyed her…
Wind and sun provide one-third of Brazil’s electricity for first time
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August,…
Tropical Storm Mario forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Mario formed Friday off the Pacific coast of Mexico and was expected to bring…