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Mozambique has created the 9,341-hectare Mount Mabu Community Conservation Area in the north, formally protecting a forest known for endemic wildlife and more than 200 butterfly taxa. Local communities that have kept it standing will lead stewardship; a management plan will outline detailed rules.

Mozambique grants formal protection to Mount Mabu forest

Mozambique grants formal protection to Mount Mabu forest

13.09.2026

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Mozambique grants formal protection to Mount Mabu forest

08.01.2026

Beans link the world’s longest lives, from Okinawa to Sardinia

Across the world’s Blue Zones, from Okinawa to Sardinia, one food appears daily: beans. Research on centenarian communities shows regular bean consumption is linked to lower disease risk, steadier blood sugar, and longer life. Simple, affordable, and plant-based, beans quietly anchor diets built for longevity.

08.01.2026

Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga mark conservation success

In Virunga National Park, one of the world’s last strongholds for mountain gorillas, rangers have confirmed the rare birth of healthy twins. Twin births are uncommon for the species and reflect years of careful protection, veterinary care, and community-led conservation in a region once defined by conflict and loss.

03.01.2026

Zanzibar trains women as solar technicians to light up communities

In Zanzibar, women are being trained as solar technicians to install panels and maintain energy systems in villages without electricity. This initiative empowers women, creates local jobs and spreads clean, reliable energy, transforming daily life and supporting sustainable development across the islands.

03.01.2026

Sprayable powder forms instant protective gel for wounds and burns

Researchers have developed a sprayable powder that turns into a gel on contact with skin, creating an immediate protective barrier for wounds and burns. The material seals injuries, limits infection and adapts to movement, offering fast, simple care that could improve emergency and everyday treatment.

03.01.2026

South Korea phases out bear bile farms and rescues captive bears

South Korea is ending bear bile farming through government buyouts that allow farmers to exit the trade while bears are rescued and relocated to sanctuaries. The transition reduces animal suffering, supports rural livelihoods and marks a significant shift toward stronger wildlife protection nationwide.

03.01.2026

Vibrant Galapagos birds make a striking comeback on the islands

Conservation efforts are restoring Galapagos birds once thought lost. Brightly colored finches, elegant boobies and rare lava herons are returning to their native islands. Breeding programs, habitat restoration, and predator control are helping these iconic, beautiful species thrive once again.

03.01.2026

Norway reaches 97% electric car sales as EVs pass diesel

Norway has reached a milestone with electric vehicles making up 97% of new car sales, while EVs now outnumber diesel cars on its roads. Long-term incentives, reliable charging and clear policy signals have reshaped everyday driving, showing how fast cleaner transport can scale nationwide.

24.12.2025

Koala takes an unexpected bus ride before returning to the wild

In Australia, a rescued koala briefly became a bus passenger after climbing aboard a local vehicle. Wildlife carers safely removed the animal, checked its health and released it back into its natural habitat. The calm rescue highlights everyday coexistence between people and native wildlife.

16.12.2025

Ocean may absorb up to 15 % more carbon dioxide than thought, new study finds

A new study reveals the ocean has taken in significantly more CO₂ than previous estimates, possibly absorbing up to 0.3–0.4 Pg of carbon per year — about 15 % more — thanks to processes including bubble-mediated gas exchange at the surface. These findings will refine climate models and deepen understanding of the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s carbon cycle.

16.12.2025

Bears near Italian villages evolve to be smaller and less aggressive

New research shows that brown bears living close to Italian villages have changed over generations, developing smaller bodies and lower aggression than bears living farther from people. Scientists say this reflects adaptation to long-term human presence and landscapes shaped by centuries of settlement and coexistence.

16.12.2025

Economic growth is rising as emissions fall in a growing number of countries

For decades, rising prosperity meant higher emissions. New data now shows a clear shift: dozens of economies are growing while cutting greenhouse gases, driven by clean energy, efficiency and smarter policy. The EU leads the trend, proving growth and climate progress can advance together at scale.

16.12.2025

Catherine Drysdale becomes first woman to win Antarctic ice marathon

British runner Catherine Drysdale has made history by becoming the first woman to win the Antarctic Ice Marathon outright, finishing ahead of all competitors in extreme subzero conditions. Her victory highlights elite endurance, careful preparation and the expanding presence of women at the highest level of ultra-distance sport.

16.12.2025

Kindness and compassion are strongly linked to higher life satisfaction

New research shows that people who act with kindness and compassion report greater life satisfaction and emotional wellbeing. The findings suggest everyday prosocial actions, from helping others to showing empathy, are closely tied to feeling happier and more fulfilled, highlighting compassion as a practical, accessible driver of wellbeing.

12.12.2025

Fentanyl vaccine begins first major human trial to block overdose before it happens

In recent years, the amount of drug deaths among people in their 20s has begun to decrease, based on data collected by the CDC. While the exact reason for the drop is unclear, theories include access to resources, less deadly drugs and loss of other young people.