Saline intrusion in Mekong Delta leaves farmers and scientists at odds
Vinh Long, VIETNAM — Khanh Chi tends a small apricot blossom orchard in Nhuan Phu Tan, a commune in southern Vietnam’s Vinh Long province by the Co Chien River, one…
Singapore’s population of Raffles’ banded langur has doubled
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In a forest reserve on the edge of Singapore, volunteers spend hours scanning…
Global trade in sea cucumbers ‘alarming’ with many species at risk: Study
The global trade in sea cucumbers has grown since 2013 and continues to decimate the populations of many species, according to a recent study that cites “escalating impacts” and calls…
Indonesia busts wildlife trafficking ring targeting Komodo dragons
Police in Indonesia have announced the dismantling of what they say is a major wildlife trafficking network largely targeting the world’s largest lizard species. Authorities have arrested 11 people in…
After a brutal year, Ford reshapes its sustainability strategy
Following one of the toughest years in its modern history, Ford Motor Co. is recalibrating its sustainability strategy — focusing on hybrids rather than plug-in electric vehicles, building a new…