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Gibson Guitar Logging Bust Demonstrates Lacey Act’s Effectiveness

On August 6, the U.S.

This paper originally appeared on the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group website. The full text of the paper is available here.

STATEMENT: Settlement of Gibson Guitar Logging Case

The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday that it reached a criminal enforcement agreement with Gibson Guitar Corporation, resolving two widely-publicized investigations into allegations that Gibson had violated the U.S. Lacey Act by illegally purchasing and importing wood products from Madagascar and India.

4 Ways Water Is Connected to India's Blackouts

Early last week, the strained electrical power infrastructure in northern and eastern India was pushed

At WRI, we pride ourselves in being a mission-driven organization that defines success as bringing about positive outcomes in the world.

The Coral Triangle, an area stretching from southeast Asia to the edge of the western Pacific, is

Ever wonder how coral reefs contribute to the economy and human health?

The Missing Link: Droughts, the Economy and Climate Change

This post is part of WRI’s “Extreme Weather Watch” series, which explores the link between climate change and extreme events.

This post was co-authored with Matt Kroneberger and originally appeared on

The Science Behind the U.S. Drought

Heat and drought continue to blanket the United States, leaving 54 percent of the nation’s pasture and rangeland, 38 percent of its corn crop, and 30 percent of soybeans in