Fuel efficient stoves in the developing world can help save lives, forests and the environment (Q&A)

More than half a billion households around the world cook with inefficient stoves that are unhealthy to cook with and bad for the environment. Countries such as Haiti and Uganda have been devastated by deforestation, partly due to fuelwood consumption for open pit stoves. … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Tiger populations are up 20% in India but concerns remain

Tiger populations are up 20 percent in India, but habitat loss continue to be a problem (World Wildlife Fund) “Despite the good news, the detailed report warns that tigers are still in danger due to an overall 12.6 percent loss … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Borneo certifies 300,000 hectares of forest reserves, provides protection for orangutans

Borneo certifies 300,000 hectares of forest reserves, home to orangutans and pygmy elephants (WWF) This habitat includes the world’s most dense populations of an orangutan subspecies and pygmy Elephants. “FSC certification is crucial…in sustaining viable populations of some of the … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Inspiring behavior change in people can help with sustainability

How the science of behavior change can help with sustainability “It’s a delusion we can change peoples’ behaviours. Instead, people change their own behaviours. Our role is to create an enabling environment and provide opportunities for people to become inspired … Continue reading