Premium Colombian Carbon Credits
A massive mangrove conservation project just got the green light to sell carbon credits.
May 6, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Topic: Business & Economics
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Making Amends with Makatea
On this French Polynesian island dramatically scarred from mining, locals grapple with whether a new mine will heal or harm the landscape.
May 4, 2021 | 3,100 words, about 15 minutes
The Quest for a Floating Utopia
Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?
Apr 6, 2021 | 6,200 words, about 31 minutes
Comparing the Collateral Damage of US Fisheries
A new technique is giving scientists a way to judge the relative threat of different fisheries to vulnerable and non-target species.
Mar 26, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Mental Health and the Modern Fisherman
With support from their advocates, fishermen are starting to confront the toll that dangerous working conditions, economic and environmental uncertainty, and ever-changing regulations take on their minds and bodies.
Mar 16, 2021 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes
Tuna’s Last Stand
Skipjack are the world’s most abundant tuna. They’re resilient, but can they outswim our demand for this pantry staple?
Mar 2, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes
A Tour of Unloved Fishes
In India, a marine geographer helps consumers make sustainable fish choices by bringing them straight to the source.
Feb 16, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Banking on Bird Shit
Bird feces contribute nutrient-rich fertilizer to ecosystems. Harvesting them has also been a big business for centuries.
Feb 9, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes