Conservation
CoP19: Ban on international trade in rhino horn and ivory remains, new protections for sharks and rays
Proposals to resume international trade in ivory and rhino horn were rejected this week.
9 days agoCollection of articles related to environmental crime such as pollution, poaching and the illegal trade of animal products.
Endangered
Rhino horn consumers reveal why a legal trade alone won’t save rhinos
A study out of Vietnam digs into the thorny issue of a legal horn trade.
10 months ago
Pollution
Mass die-off of fish and marine life on Durban coastline linked to chemical spill
Official in Durban have closed beaches following a fish die-off caused by a chemical spill.
one year ago
Endangered
Meet the Hollywood star on a mission to raise awareness for pangolins
In a mini-documentary series actor and model Djimon Hounsou takes viewers on a journey across Africa to learn about the many threats pangolins face.
one year ago
Human Impact
The shocking number of snakes traded internationally each year
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.37
2 years ago
Illegal Trade
Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue
Once a purely conservation issue, the illegal wildlife trade is now considered a threat to public health and the economy.
2 years ago
Poaching
Poachers claim the lives of rare white giraffe and her calf in Kenya
This is a devastating blow for the conservation of rare animals.
2 years agoCan the latest strain of coronavirus be traced back to pangolins? Maybe.
Let's not jump to conclusions.
2 years ago
Poaching
South Africa's Kruger Park gets gunshot detection technology to fight rhino poaching
South Africa's Kruger National Park recently acquired a new tool in the fight against rhino poaching: gunshot detection technology.
3 years ago
Poaching
New film explores the costs for those living at the heart of the rhino poaching war
A new short film gets to grips with the human costs of the rhino poaching war.
3 years ago
Illegal Trade
Captive breeding has a dark side – as disturbing Czech discovery of trafficked tiger body parts highlights
The slaughtered tigers were not bred in zoos, yet their story should put captive breeding in general into question.
4 years ago
Habitat Destruction
Palm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation – sustainable products are the solution
Boycotting palm oil would increase production of other crops, such as soy, which actually require more land.
4 years ago
Environmental Crime
Tiger sharks beheaded, scattered on popular Australian beach
Each of the recovered carcasses was missing its jaw, which the perpetrators likely collected to be sold as a trophy.
4 years ago
Environmental Crime
The illegal turtle trade: Why some scientists keep secrets
I could tell you where our research sites are located, but then I'd have to kill you.
4 years ago![The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities [Opinion]](https://www.earthtouchnews.com/media/1949875/rhino_with_ranger_2017-09-22.jpg?mode=crop&width=710&height=474)
Poaching
The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities [Opinion]
It’s time to change tack and see conservation issues like rhino poaching for the damage they do – especially to poor people.
5 years ago
