Environment
The Unicorns of Conservation
After decades of drought and poaching, the scimitar-horned oryx went extinct in the wild across the Sahel. But in the early 2000s, a team of conservationists devised an audacious plan: breed a “world herd” in captivity — from Abu Dhabi to Texas — to reintroduce the species to the wild.
Waves of Destruction
Once a thriving Christian commune, the small Atlantic village of Ayetoro is being rapidly eroded by rising tides. After successive government sea walls failed, residents have taken the battle against the encroaching ocean into their own hands.
The Noxious Smoke Enveloping Tehran
Tehran residents who spoke to New Lines reported heavy pollution immediately following Israeli strikes on oil depots. An exclusive investigation and analysis show how the fires and smoke plumes spread across the Iranian capital.
How an Ecological Disaster in Mauritius Awakened a People
When the MV Wakashio smashed into a coral reef off the coast of Mauritius in 2020, it created a sense of national unity and fed into a wave of political anger. Yet the search for justice following the oil spill and the cleanup is testing the islanders’ resolve.
‘Rewilding’ in Argentina Raises Thorny Questions
A bold “rewilding” initiative to reintroduce jaguars and turtles in Argentina is reshaping parts of the landscape. While supporters see it as ecological repair, the project also raises tough questions about whose vision of nature is being restored — and whether it can truly succeed.
The Political Machine Feeding Turkey’s Wildfires
An in-depth New Lines investigation exposes how Turkey’s wildfire crisis is driven not just by climate change, but by government forestry policy, unchecked development and opaque legal frameworks.
In the Hills Above Freetown, a Chimp Sanctuary Is Fighting for Its Existence
Sierra Leone hosts the third-largest chimpanzee population in West Africa, but conservation efforts are under threat from illegal development as the capital city rapidly expands.