In the biodiversity hotspot of Raja Ampat, ecotourism underpins conservation
On this episode of the Mongabay Newscast, host Mike DiGirolamo takes you on a journey through the most biodiverse marine region in the world, Raja Ampat. He speaks with three guests about how ecotour...
20 Helmi 202454min
Is media objectivity possible during our environmental crisis?
Objectivity is a pillar of journalism, but its definition and application are loosely defined and humanly impossible to achieve, experts say. Podcast guest Emily Atkin argues that an uncritical adher...
13 Helmi 20241h 2min
The many social and ecological benefits of a 'degrowth' world
Can 'degrowth' solve our economic, social, and ecological problems? Economist Timothée Parrique thinks so. On this episode of the Mongabay Newscast, he joins co-host Rachel Donald to interrogate this ...
30 Tammi 20241h 18min
Is "Not the End of the World" author's 'techno-realism' enough to solve our ecological problems?
Data scientist and head of research at Our World in Data, Hannah Ritchie, says her 'radically hopeful' new book that's getting a lot of press, "Not the End of the World: How We Can be the First Genera...
16 Tammi 20241h 28min
When independent journalism exposes crimes against people and planet
In 2015, independent journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown and Sarawak Report uncovered the beginnings of what is now considered the world's biggest money-laundering scandal. The crime resulted in billions...
9 Tammi 202449min
Wildlife trafficking should be covered as a crime story
Wildlife trafficking is a high-profile but complex topic that reporters struggle to tackle effectively. Three experts recently spoke with Mongabay about some of the thornier questions the media should...
19 Joulu 20231h 11min
Wild by nature: Ecological restoration brings humanity and biodiversity together
The idea that nature is something outside of society hampers practical solutions to restoring it, says Laura Martin, associate professor of environmental studies at Williams College. On this episode o...
12 Joulu 20231h 18min
How the Junglekeepers protect 55,000 acres of the Peruvian Amazon
Conservationist Paul Rosolie co-leads a non-profit deep in the Madre de Dios region of the Peruvian Amazon. Conserving forests beyond where law enforcement is willing to travel can be dangerous work, ...
5 Joulu 202343min
