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Scientists are planning to conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial to study the effectiveness of “nature prescriptions” for a wide variety of health conditions

Mangroves’ high carbon storage capacity can help countries meet their carbon emission reduction targets under the Paris Agreement, while also producing benefits for local communiti

The paradigm that conservation is the anti-thesis to development needs to change; conservation is central to development in the Global South

Just seeing nature in VR brings some health benefits—and helps scientists learn why we need the real thing

Dam critics urge national governments to halt project on important Mekong tributary.

Have you ever thought about nature in cities? Even in cities, nature is all around us and there are scientists who are studying questions about urban nature and people!

As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco may have a fix — if others help them.

Economic growth is often seen as incompatible with conservation. It doesn’t have to be that way, economists say.

A new study shows that current trends in environmental degradation will lead to large economic losses in the coming decades

What if there could be a way to grow fresh food where it's most needed, create more green spaces for communities and tackle climate change all at the same time?

Some academics affirm that the capitalist system is responsible for the climate crisis and that the only way to avoid further global warming is to change the economic system.

NASA Earth observations help decision makers protect the planet and public health

Belize’s pursuit of evidence-based climate targets accounts for carbon storage and sequestration, tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection benefits of mangroves.

A new report on urban agriculture in San Antonio suggested the placement of urban farms and food forests on underutilized public land would increase high-quality food access

Urban agriculture offers an opportunity to provide cross-cutting benefits to alleviate effects of food insecurity, urban heat, and flooding all at once.

Nature-based approaches, such as using the potential of mangroves, seagrasses, or salt marshes to sequester carbon provide a promising solution

Nature-based approaches, such as using the potential of mangroves, seagrasses, or salt marshes to sequester carbon could help nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.