North America
Kilauea erupts in Hawaii
Kilauea, the most active volcano in the United States and one of the top active volcanoes in the world, erupted again early Monday. The eruption was reported to have subsided later in the day but […]
conservation
North America
US state parks expect record attendance over Memorial Day weekend
State park managers across the United States are expecting large crowds and congestion to strain facilities over the Memorial Day weekend. They’re asking travelers to prepare ahead of time. “Most electrical and full hookup sites […]
News Briefs
Grand Canyon’s North Rim reopens for summer
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim is open to visitors from mid-May, the United States National Park Service recently announced. As one of America’s most popular attractions, the South Rim entrance to the park is open […]
News Briefs
Conservation officials confirm the grizzly bear’s return to the North Cascades
It’s official: grizzly bears will once again roam North Cascades National Park. America’s Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service confirmed last week their decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades. This […]
North America
Four US wildlife refuges undergo major expansions
Four important wildlife refuges in the United States will be greatly expanded to improve endangered species protections, the US government announced last week. The US Department of the Interior says it has authorized new land […]
Africa and Middle East
State protection saves forests from political strife—study
A new study finds that community-led initiatives aren’t very good at saving forests after a national crisis. Direct government protections, however, seem effective. Domestic civil strife, armed conflicts, and political upheaval in general are known […]
North America
US wetland losses accelerated over ten years—report
America is losing its remaining wetlands at an alarming rate, according to a new report. The epicenter of the accelerating wetland loss is southern Louisiana, especially the region at and around the Atchafalaya National Heritage […]
Asia
China’s massive national park push raises troubling questions
China is pushing forward with a vision to establish the largest national park network in the world over the coming decade. But Beijing’s huge land and water conservation strategy is beginning to draw greater scrutiny […]