Community-managed forests in the DRC are under serious threat. Designed to protect biodiversity & enable sustainable management, they're now facing encroachment from mining operations This story is by Jonas Kiriko with support from @pulitzercenter.org Read: 🔗 bit.ly/3OBJbgW

Lake Victoria, the world's second largest lake, is poisoned by sewage, industry & farm runoff. Over two years, we partnered with 16 scientists and journalists to test the waters in 🇺🇬, 🇰🇪 & 🇹🇿. We found toxic levels. #TopStories2025 Link: 👉 shorturl.at/Aua7D

In regions like Karamoja & Kotido 🇺🇬, extreme weather and repeated crop losses are pushing farming families into debt, hunger, and deep despair. Tecy Hellen examines how climate shocks are eroding mental health & livelihoods. Here's how 👉 bit.ly/4a01JhE

Illegal, unregulated fishing is devastating East Africa's lakes from Tanzania to DRC. Weak enforcement & corruption cripple communities on Lake Victoria. The story series exposes the crisis & demands action. #CaughtInCrisis Read now: 👇 url-shortener.me/6VAW

From DRC’s forests to Nairobi’s high-end furniture shops. At the Kasindi border, trucks face unofficial fees/bribes before loading. Experts warn that porous borders & language barriers complicate efforts to verify documents. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3MBaIy9

Despite logging bans in DRC, illegal timber from its protected forests is quietly powering Rwanda’s booming wood market. Fueled by corruption & conflict, this trade threatens Congo’s rainforests, and the future for climate, wildlife & communities. bit.ly/447W1J3

Mapping; As a data storyteller, I am working on a project that needs mapping with the help of my mentor @annikamcginnis.bsky.social I am slowing learning how to use QGIS. #Datajournalism #DataViz

NYC is replacing green spaces with plastic. Last year, I spent months reporting this data-driven story on the city's rising investments in #SyntheticTurf, which contains chemicals linked to cancer and worsens heat islands & pollution. Read on Columbia News: columbianewsservice.com/2025/04/17/c...

Two decades ago, Kagera’s springs flowed freely. Now, climate change & deforestation have left communities struggling for water. Over 70% of the rural Nile Basin relies on groundwater. Despite efforts, access to clean water remains a challenge. Full story➡️ bit.ly/4boZ55E

We’re thrilled to introduce the 2nd cohort of the Youth Water Activists Program. Youth activists from the Nile Basin countries who are equipped to amplify water-related science, engage communities, and inspire collective action on water conservation & pollution prevention. #YouthActivism

The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.

Just, um... yeah. "The White House referred ProPublica to the State Department. The State Department said to direct all questions about USAID to the agency itself. USAID did not reply to our emails. Much of its communications staff was let go in the last week." www.propublica.org/article/trum...

Trump orders USDA to take down websites referencing climate crisis

Lake Tana is home to 28 fish species and contributes water to over 200 million people across three countries. However, it's biodiversity is under threat due to several factors like overfishing, join us this coming #SciWednesdays for a candid discussion: ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/40UbTgN

President Biden is expected to permanently ban new oil and gas drilling in large sections of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as other federal waters. The move relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it.

Latin America’s feline species are losing their habitat and becoming trapped in small patches - this among various other threats means that many cats could be on the path to extinction. Researchers say biological corridors are vital for their conservation. Read more:

Gorgeous, haunting, eye-opening: Here is ProPublica's year in visual storytelling. I look forward to it every year. Best viewed on larger screen! And take your time. www.propublica.org/article/prop...

Major report by @ipbes.bsky.social found that Climate change, nature loss and food insecurity are all inextricably linked and that governments are ignoring links between five key areas - biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change. www.bbc.com/news/article...

As the planet warms, insurance companies are dropping homeowners in communities they deem too dangerous because of wildfires, hurricanes and other threats. Now, for the first time, the scale of that pullback is becoming public. nyti.ms/41EOpNc

The Pulitzer Center’s ‘2024: A Year in Stories’ features underreported information and artificial intelligence stories on obscure algorithms, climate misinformation, and more. Check out the #PulitzerStaffPicks selection! 👉 bit.ly/2024YISpc

I’m thrilled to share that our project, Amazon Underworld, has been shortlisted for 'Outstanding Investigative Reporting' at the Fetisov Journalism Awards! 🐍🍃🦥 Congratulations to our incredible team La Liga Contra el Silencio, Armando Info, @infoamazonia.org and @pulitzercenter.bsky.social

At Uganda's Masese Landing Site, porters like George Kafuko endure harsh conditions, carrying heavy loads in unsafe environments for low pay. Despite their struggles, they are essential to the local economy's survival. Full story: bit.ly/4fTa0W4 #EverydayNile

‘It shouldn’t be that easy’: inside the illegal wildlife trade booming on social media

Mining lithium, nickel, and other materials needed for electronic device components has devastating consequences on environments and workers around the world. Meanwhile, less than 1 in 5 cellphones are recycled each year. By @vincebeiser.bsky.social for @time-magazine.bsky.social. bit.ly/3B4z7GV

The #SPIBES MSc program, a #CABES initiative, is dedicated to equipping early-career scientists with the skills to bridge the gap between science & policy and to engage in #IPBES @ipbes.bsky.social ⬇️ Our 2024 graduates engaged stakeholders early to discuss the policy relevance of their research. ⬇️

🌳 Nature Insight podcast is back! 🎙️ Beyond species & ecosystems lies a vital layer of #biodiversity: genetic diversity.🌍🧪 In Episode 1, our host Brit chats with Dr Sean Hoban & Dr Laura Bertola about why this hidden layer is key for conservation. bit.ly/3Ow0Wef

Probing obstacles to transformative change – including human practices and habits – contributes to charting pathways to a more just & sustainable world for people and nature.🌍🧪 —Astrid Schomaker, CBD Exec. Sec 💡Coming Soon: the @ipbes.bsky.social #TransformativeChange Report

What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar

Here they are — the 10 Best Books of 2024.

In southwest Kenya, River Kuja is a crucial lifeline for communities, but pollution and flooding pose serious threats. @curifier.bsky.social follows individuals navigating these challenges, revealing how the river is both a source of life and a danger➡️ bit.ly/4eVj1gH #EverydayNile

[BURUNDI] Explore the mysterious origins of the Nile in Rutovu, where locals share their struggles and hopes tied to the river. Their stories highlight the need for fair access to clean water & sustainable development to protect the regio. Full story➡️ bit.ly/4i6vf8K #EverydayNile