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U.S. Company Releasing Unauthorized Emissions From Peru LNG Terminal
Hunt Oil Co. has burned off an estimated 55.5 million cubic meters of unused gas from the export facility. By Maria Alejandra Gonzales and Wil Crisp, Convoca This story was originally published by Convoca, an investigative newsroom in Peru, in partnership…
Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor Physical Scientist, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center About Jessica Taylor is a Physical Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. She leads the Science Directorate’s Science Education team. This team engages teachers, students, and the…
Protected areas in Africa are vital but local perceptions vary (commentary)
Protected areas (PAs) are cornerstones of global biodiversity conservation strategy, yet their social impacts remain contentious. The prevailing narrative often pits global benefits, like biodiversity protection and carbon sequestration, against local costs like restricted access to land and resources, particularly…
Researchers find concerning gaps in global maps used for EUDR compliance
A recent scientific review of forest maps used to ensure compliance with the European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-free products, known as the EUDR, suggests that most may over- or underestimate forest areas, which could lead to inaccurate assessments of deforestation…
Zombie urchins & the Blob: California sea otters face new threats & ecosystem shifts
The sea otter pup was tiny, probably less than 2 weeks old, alone in Morro Bay on an October morning earlier this year. A kayaker scooped it out of the water after listening to it endlessly crying for its mother.…
The Evolution of the Laboratory
From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers…
Fishing cats need hotspot-based conservation in Bangladesh, research shows
Wildlife researchers have confirmed the presence of endangered fishing cats in 158 subdistricts that cover about 32% of Bangladesh’s territory. At first glance, this may seem like charming news. But a grim situation was uncovered by researchers who analyzed more…
Drug gangs in Ecuador and Peru also involved in shark fin trafficking: Report
Narcotrafficking gangs operating out of Manabí, a coastal province of Ecuador, are also involved in trafficking shark fins alongside their drug operations, according to a recent investigation by Ecuadorian news agency Código Vidrio. Evidence from wiretaps, surveillance and raids seen…
Pulp giant RGE admits possible deforestation breach in Bornean wildlife habitat
JAKARTA — One of the world’s biggest pulp and paper companies has acknowledged to Mongabay a potential breach of its no-deforestation commitment in its supply chain, raising questions about the company’s attempt to regain sustainability certification under the Forest Stewardship…