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What can seashells tell us about the oceans' health?
Episode 125
Environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett joins this episode to discuss her fascinating new book, "The Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the…
4 years, 8 months ago
Optimism for elephants fuels effective Indigenous conservation effort
Episode 124
Top conservation photographer Ami Vitale rejoins the show to discuss the work of an Indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary in Kenya, where she has shot …
4 years, 9 months ago
Mongabay Reports: Two new Javan rhino calves spotted in the species' last holdout
Episode 123
Indonesia recently announced exciting news, the sighting of two Javan rhino calves in Ujung Kulon National Park, the last place on Earth where the cr…
4 years, 9 months ago
Reforestation done right, from Haiti to Honduras and Ho Chi Minh City
Episode 123
Often called a panacea, 'tree planting' is a hot topic but it can fail when too little thought goes into it, so the guests on this episode reframe th…
4 years, 9 months ago
Reconnecting kids and ourselves to the planet with author Richard Louv
Episode 122
During the past year's pandemic and lockdowns, spending time outdoors has been soothing for many--whether found outside our homes, in parks, or via n…
4 years, 9 months ago
Mongabay Reports: Camera traps in trees reveal a richness of species in Rwandan park
Episode 121
Wildlife researchers often use motion-sensing cameras, also known as camera traps, to study animals in the wild. However, these are usually positione…
4 years, 10 months ago
With billion dollar boost, bioacoustics is set to soar
Episode 121
"This is an incredibly exciting time to be part of the field of bioacoustics," our guest on this episode says, and she's right: if you care about wil…
4 years, 10 months ago
Can Biden's 30x30 plan put the U.S. back on a positive conservation track?
Episode 120
The U.S. has been M.I.A. on many environmental issues for the last few years, but the new Biden Administration has been announcing positive policies …
4 years, 10 months ago
Mongabay Reports: How many trees are on the Earth?
Episode 119
When it comes to the world's forests, two commonly asked questions are "How many trees are on Earth?" and "How many are cut down each year?" A study …
4 years, 11 months ago
Reforestation vs deforestation: Forest losses and gains this past year
Episode 119
On this episode we discuss how newly released data shows deforestation rose in 2020, even while tree planting initiatives took root all around the pl…
4 years, 11 months ago