Could China’s ban on ivory trading save African elephants?
China outlawed the trading of ivory in late 2017. Since then, fewer people in that country seem interested in buying it. About 30,000 African elephants were being killed each year to meet the demands of the legal and illegal trades. Conservationists are not sure how much of the decline can…
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Mexico’s million-dollar dive tourism could lead to greater marine conservation
Mexico is well-known for its warm Gulf waters and diverse marine ecosystems. This makes it a popular destination for divers around the world. A new study found that the dive…
Australians face worst flooding in almost half a century
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as the rains in Australia keep pouring down. Torrential rains have swept away houses, roads, and livestock. Images of the damage…
Drought threatens food supply in North Korea
In the first five months of 2019, North Korea recorded just 2 inches of rainfall, far below the amount needed for crops to thrive. Fearing poor harvests, the government urged…
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