A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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Europe removed a record 602 river barriers last year | The Optimist Daily
A record 602 dams, weirs, and culverts were dismantled across Europe in 2025, reconnecting 2,324 miles of rivers and helping wildlife recover.
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Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism | The Guardian
Seasonal wardens and netted fences are helping protect the rare ground-nesting birds that arrive each spring on the UK’s shores
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How England’s largest forest went from commodity to conservation haven | The Guardian
Kielder in Northumberland is balancing commercial production with conserving peatland and rare plants and animals
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What happens to the small things when the big things disappear?
A new study reveals that dung beetles—and the ecosystem services they provide—collapse when elephants disappear, offering evidence of coextinction in the wild.
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World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing | The Optimist Daily
The WTO’s first environmental pact takes effect, tackling harmful fishing subsidies to protect ocean life and global food security.
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Sea lion film crew helps with ocean floor mapping and species conservation | The Optimist Daily
Novel studies involving Australian sea lions are opening up exciting new avenues for oceanography and marine conservation.
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How a cave fungus became a municipal-finance problem…and a conservation solution.
New research links the spread of white-nose syndrome to higher municipal bond yields—and points to a novel way for investors to make money by saving wildlife.
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Why Divers Matter More Than Ever for the Future of Coral Reefs – Coral Reef Alliance
Discover why divers are vital to coral reef conservation. Their firsthand observations and deep connections to local reefs help drive meaningful action, protect ecosystems, and amplify conservation efforts. Explore how underwater communities can join forces with CORAL to protect the reefs they love!
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World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing | The Optimist Daily
The WTO’s first environmental pact takes effect, tackling harmful fishing subsidies to protect ocean life and global food security.
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EU to reinstate Bay of Biscay fishing ban in 2026 after dolphin deaths decline | The Optimist Daily
A winter fishing ban in the Bay of Biscay is returning in 2026 after proving effective at reducing dolphin deaths caused by accidental net entanglements.