Conservation
Nature relies on a rich diversity of organisms to keep it in balance. Conservation plays a key role in ensuring that environmental equilibrium is preserved. Learn about the solutions spearheading our efforts to promote biodiversity, safeguard vital ecosystems, and protect endangered species.
Europe's low-carbon future: Denmark’s North Sea oil field is now a carbon storage site
Once a symbol of fossil fuel extraction, the remote Nini oil field in the North Sea is preparing for a new role: storing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide beneath the ocean floor. Chemical giant INEOS, through its Greensand Future project, is preparing to launch what will become the European Read More...
Not all marine parks protect sharks. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The global push to safeguard oceans is gaining momentum. With the United Nations’ target of protecting thirty percent of the seas by 2030, marine protected areas (MPAs) are being established at a record pace. But a new study from the eastern tropical Read More...
Puffins return after decades, offering hope for seabird revival on Isle of Muck
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time in at least a quarter century, puffins have appeared on the Isle of Muck in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This triumphant return is a milestone conservationists are calling a powerful sign of recovery. The tiny island, managed by Ulster Read More...
Brazil expands Indigenous territories as COP30 protests spotlight the stakes
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Brazil, a country at the heart of the world’s climate future, has taken a major step by creating 10 newly recognized Indigenous territories. The announcement came at a moment of heightened emotions and protests both inside and outside the COP30 conference, Read More...
Ways to make your Thanksgiving celebration more eco-friendly this year
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Thanksgiving, a time of thanks and feasting, often comes with an unanticipated environmental cost. From extra food waste to increased carbon emissions, the holiday season may have a significant impact on our planet. However, choosing eco-friendly options does Read More...
Extinction rates are slowing—and conservation efforts may be paying off
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For years, headlines have warned that Earth is entering a sixth mass extinction. But new research suggests that this dire picture may be more nuanced, and even somewhat hopeful. A study by Kristen Saban and John Wiens of the University of Arizona's Read More...
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to 11-year low ahead of COP30
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to new government data. This encouraging milestone appears just days before the country hosts the upcoming United Nations climate summit, Read More...
Spain expands marine protections with six new biodiversity hotspots
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a move to bolster ocean conservation, Spain designated six new marine zones: five as marine protected areas (MPAs) and one as a seabird sanctuary, which adds an impressive 17,000 square kilometers of protected waters. This strategic expansion raises Read More...
World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM An extraordinary marine conservation initiative has taken a major step forward in the Pacific. The Melanesian Ocean Reserve, a proposed Indigenous-led marine protected area, will span over six million square kilometers (more than 2.3 million square miles) of Read More...
Why green bus stops are blooming around the world
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most bus stops serve a simple function: keep commuters dry and out of the sun. But in cities across the globe, a quiet revolution is taking shape overhead. Green bus shelters, compact rooftops planted with succulents, wildflowers, and native grasses, are Read More...