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 ...

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 ...

Learn the key distinctions between conservation and preservation, two vital approaches to environmental protection, and understand their different actions and goals.

A unique strategy has taken root to safeguard Albuquerque's Bosque from the threat of fires – goat grazing. Described as both cost-efficient and effective, these four-legged landscapers are actively ...

Florida has among the fastest-growing state populations of any U.S. state, averaging 1,000 new residents daily which drives the development of natural ecosystems, timberlands, farms, and ranches, ...

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 ...

The vibrancy and diversity of butterfly species can also serve as an indicator of ecological health and a loss of complexity in ecosystems Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...