Silent, soggy, and essential, bogs may be one of our most powerful climate allies. When thinking about carbon capture and natural solutions to the climate crisis, most people immediately picture lush forests or vast ocean systems. Yet one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, carbon sinks on Earth lies in the waterlogged, squelchy grounds […]
Efforts to save and enhance biodiversity work better when local communities are involved. That is the conclusion of research undertaken in 2021 by 17 scientists on “The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation,” published in the journal Ecology & Society. “Involving IPLCs [Indigenous peoples and local communities] is perceived […]
