Through the commodification of nature, the framing of the environment as a 'natural resource' or 'ecosystem service' has become increasingly prominent in international environmental governance. The ...
From a biological perspective, it is important for scientists and the general public to understand that organisms do interact with their environment; in this sense, it often incorporates the terms ...
The loss of biodiversity—which means the decline in the richness and variety of plants and animals in the natural ecosystem—has emerged as a severe new risk for investors. The World Economic Forum’s ...
A recently published study in the journal Science gives recommendations for decision-makers preparing to set new biodiversity goals at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2021. The ...
An unusual culprit has stripped a Colorado park of its shimmering wetlands and dam-building beavers. Rocky Mountain National Park's Kawuneeche Valley has seen an influx of moose and elk that has led ...
Worldwide, introduced non-native herbivores have the potential to threaten native ecosystems. For example, in western North America, uncontrolled numbers of feral horses and burros are threatening ...
Environmental challenges are becoming more relevant in today's world, so it is essential that we make a distinction between conservation and preservation. Although both relate to environmental ...