John Vidal

The Wall Street Journal covered a report claiming three researchers from the the Wuhan Institute of Virology were hospitalised in November 2019 with symptoms ‘consistent with Covid-19’.

Zoonotic diseases that spread from animals to humans are as grave a threat to humanity as nuclear war, environmental researcher John Vidal has warned

JOHN VIDAL: If we fail to appreciate the seriousness of the situation, this present pandemic may be only a precursor to something far graver still.

10 stories that went underreported by mainstream media in 2020

Part III of Project Censored’s annual list of news stories that have evaded the light of day

C ensorship in an authoritarian society is obvious, from a distance, at least. There is a central agent or agency responsible for it and the...

The list of censored stories doesn’t just help us to see individual stories we might otherwise have missed. It helps us see patterns—patterns of censorship, of stories suppressed, and patterns of how those stories fit together.

This moment presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage increased support for public lands to create greater equity in the outdoor world.

Scientists and food experts have sharply criticized Mark Lynas for his inaccurate and unscientific promotional efforts for GMOs and pesticides.

From forests and farms to our own backyards, there’s a lot we can do to reduce future risks of pandemic outbreaks.

Mongabay continued to see strong readership during April. Our Global English, India, and Latam bureaus all experienced unprecedented levels of traffic as our direct site-wide readership reached 16.9 million pageviews, a 33% increase over last month’s record. Widespread stay-at-home guidance may be a…

As the world responds to COVID-19, it becomes clear that Indigenous law and wisdom should be heeded to prevent future pandemics. In a recent article, “Destroyed Habitat Creates the Perfect Conditions for Coronavirus to Emerge” by John Vidal, the author explains how unsustainable economic development…

Increased contact with animals likely cause of outbreaks such as Covid-19, say experts, as conservationists call for global ban on wildlife markets

As habitat and biodiversity loss increase globally, the novel coronavirus outbreak may be just the beginning of mass pandemics.

On today’s episode of the Mongabay Newscast, we speak with acclaimed environmental journalist John Vidal about the coronavirus pandemic’s links to the wildlife trade and the destruction of nature. Listen here: As the long-time environmental editor of the Guardian, John Vidal has been writing about…

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The novel coronavirus outbreak may be just the beginning of mass pandemics.

A SILVER lining may loom behind the dark cloud of the dreaded Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) concerning lessons for environmental health and the implications for human health. Already, articles are emerging from publications such as The...

As habitat and biodiversity loss increase globally, the coronavirus outbreak may be just the beginning of mass pandemics

COVID-19 may be just the beginning of mass pandemics