Archive - The 4 Percent

Transatlantic pressure mounts on UK to curb 'shocking' fishing bycatch levels

Through legal action in the US and groundbreaking analysis in the UK, nature groups push for urgent efforts to protect marine animals from incidental…

Jun 15 • Tracy Keeling

April 2026

A more treacherous terrain for the world's species as UK erodes its wildlife trade rules

The UK's planned changes to wildlife trade governance will further limit oversight in a ramshackle regulatory landscape that already fails too many wild…

Apr 1 • Tracy Keeling

March 2026

Beyond the wreck: A perfect storm of pressures pushes seabirds' resilience to the brink

The climate crisis appears to be increasing the frequency of mass seabird die-offs known as 'wrecks', hitting species that are already declining due to…

Mar 7 • Tracy Keeling

December 2025

Beneath the surface of the wins for wildlife at CITES' latest conference

The global wildlife trade body's triennial meeting delivered triumphs for some species but illuminated systemic weaknesses that point to a troubling…

Dec 11, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

November 2025

A project to revive Gaza's farmland is bearing fruit against the odds

Despite Israel's destruction, Gaza's land fights steadfastly to feed its people – but the occupation is choking farmland recovery, warns the project…

Nov 20, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

October 2025

The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution

EU legislators are considering a form of regulation that could protect many species from unsafe exploitation — if it’s done right.

Oct 5, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

September 2025

Wildlife Trade: Does the ‘Livelihoods Depend on It’ Defense Hold Up?

New research into the turtle-meat trade reveals that assumptions and unsubstantiated claims could hurt conservation efforts

Sep 17, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

August 2025

Probe points to rule breach in Mauritius' lab monkey business

Mauritius says the sustainability assessments required under global regulations are ‘unwarranted’ in its trade of long-tailed macaques

Aug 3, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

March 2025

Cash for Corals: Exploiting Ecosystems on Their Way to Extinction

Experts say the growing commercial trade in wild, threatened species like corals is unacceptable and irresponsible.

Mar 22, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

February 2025

Time to Confront the Aquarium Trade’s ‘Gray Areas’

The United Kingdom, a major European player in the global ornamental fish trade, offers a case study of this industry’s problems — and its potential…

Feb 9, 2025 • Tracy Keeling

December 2024

Saving Living Jewels: One Woman’s Mission to Shine a Light on the Ornamental Fish Trade

Marine biologist Monica Biondo has spent more than a decade studying the multibillion-dollar market for these colorful fish, which pulls thousands of…

Dec 7, 2024 • Tracy Keeling

September 2024

Science takes a back seat in the war on wolves

Species conservation is supposed to be led by science. But critics say it is getting sidelined in the battle over wolves' protection status.

Sep 2, 2024 • Tracy Keeling