Paige Embry’s new book gives a rare look at the often-overlooked world of America’s native bees.

Tensions are high as wolves begin to wander the country for the first time in 200 years. Now some scientists have a possible solution.

Two western states have launched new challenges to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which helps protect some of the country’s most important public lands.

After decades of rumors and searches, the existence of a two-foot-long amphibian called “the reticulated siren” has finally been confirmed.

At the same time, reporters should be cautious not to oversell small and dubious solutions, as one recent case illustrates.

Books coming out this month also look at the ethics of conservation, the history of water and the exploitation of the Congo.

A newly discovered plant genus could be wiped out by dams and mining. Could giving it a name save it from extinction?

Sharon Levy’s new book offers a fascinating history of wetlands, their human-caused decline and our growing understanding of why we need to restore them.

When something dies in nature, it becomes part of a system that gives life. Can humans re-embrace the same concept?

They tried to bury the report by releasing it on Black Friday, but the threats we face — and possible solutions we can take on — are still very real.

Trump’s “take no prisoners” deregulatory strategy carries big litigation risks.

Protecting the planet from climate change and extinction depends on similarly protecting indigenous peoples, according to several new reports.

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What happens when a patch of habitat is lost? Our new research finds that loss of only the smallest patches could affect species diversity in the landscape.

Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson talks about how climate change threatens our oceans, the implications for environmental justice and the most promising solutions.

So how can we learn to hear the howl?

A decline in insect biomass and diversity has experts concerned and calling for more research to understand why.

The state is ramping up efforts to protect people and the economy as southeast Virginia faces one of the fastest rates of relative sea-level rise in the country.

When tigers are reintroduced into an area where they once lived, people need to learn to live with them all over again.

An expanding petrochemical industry, thanks to fracked shale gas, could have big consequences for a warming planet.

Candidates promising action on climate change and public lands won many victories, but several important ballot initiatives were defeated.

Experts fear oil and gas development could permanently damage millions of acres of ecologically and culturally important public lands.

We asked Leah Penniman, cofounder of Soul Fire Farm and author of Farming While Black, about the healing power of soil and ending an unjust food system.

Books on our ballot this month look at wolves, turtles, animal activism, the psychology of climate change and a lot more.

Drought can lead to anger and even violence. Climate change will make things worse. One cop is on the beat.

A bid to remove the bird from the Endangered Species Act has emerged once again — long after the disappearance of the organization that proposed its removal.

Conservationists fear this will stimulate demand for poached animals while making it harder to enforce existing laws.

Will mountain goats be able to shed their thick winter coats in time for earlier warm seasons? The Mountain Goat Molt Project wants your help to find out.

In his new book, ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan chronicles the efforts of “plant midwives,” women who are working to restore edible plants and healing herbs.

Disease has struck the rare Asiatic lions of Gujarat, and other new threats have put their recovery in jeopardy. What will it take to save them?

It turns out that many people who care about the environment never vote. One organization is working to change that.

A former EPA engineer calls it “the most spectacular regulatory flip-flop in history.” Other experts say the resulting emissions increase would bode ill for the planet.

From California to Maryland, dams are being removed to help fish, improve safety and boost recreation.

We asked one of the teenage organizers of the recent Zero Hour Youth Climate March what they’ve learned and how others can follow in their footsteps.

These easy policy changes can save protected species from being killed by cruel fishing practices without infringing on the rights of anglers.

Experts warn that we’ll keep having dangerous floods of feces unless state and the federal governments change the way big producers do business — and unless consumers start eating less meat.

A handful of statewide ballot initiatives will test whether states can effectively counter environmental rollbacks coming from the federal government.

Scientists looking to communicate the truth about climate should explore the power of narrative and images.

A recent meeting by the Orca Recovery Task Force shows the massive political and economic lobbies that stand in the way of success.

How will climate change affect rainfall and snow in your community? We mapped what the world will look like under current climate-change projections.

In her new book Poached, journalist Rachel Love Nuwer travels into the heart of darkness that threatens elephants and many other species with extinction.

Wildfire expert and Arizona State University professor Stephen Pyne answers five burning questions.

Books coming out this month include a series of terrifying climate-change novellas and a look at the occupation of Oregon’s Malheur Wildlife Refuge.

Two dams removed from Washington’s Elwha River were branded as salmon-restoration projects, but their watershed and scientific impacts are just as significant.

The “6th Extinction” card deck offers you a chance to lean about lost species — while playing poker.

Climate change may threaten the trees grown in inland cities. Adapting to that threat may help us protect city residents and mitigate future warming.

Small, remnant populations might look like they’re doomed, but a new study says they could still deserve protection.

A new study finds that large, charismatic species get the majority of research into felid and canid species, possibly at the expense of others.

We understand that insects have both intrinsic value and instrumental value, but even that binary approach falls short.

Our exclusive map shows where pollution is projected to increase, county by county, thanks to climate change.

A hatchery program puts freshwater mussel benefits on center stage.

A new study — the first of its kind — finds that the world’s conservation areas fail to protect hundreds of rare cactus species.

For 50 years the Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped support thousands of projects across the country, but its funding may be gone by the end of the month.

Humans famously used ultralight aircraft to teach cranes to migrate. What has happened since then may offer clues about how to reintroduce other species back to the wild.

Researchers have identified a new tree species in Cameroon, but it only grew in a landscape that has now been destroyed by agriculture.

A change in the way the Supreme Court thinks about the role of the EPA and other agencies could dramatically weaken environmental protections.

Populations of the green sea turtle, or honu, increased as the Hawaiian language made a comeback. Saving other languages from extinction could help protect biodiversity.

Books coming out this month also examine the dangerous world of wildlife trafficking, the history of poisonous chemicals and new ideas in agriculture.

How will rising temperatures affect your community? We mapped what the world will look like under current climate change projections.

To restore Southern Resident killer whales and salmon, we need to look at our dams — and ourselves.

The respected environmental journalist joins The Revelator to help us tell important stories about climate change, water, wildlife and other essential topics.

We have five questions for Shelley Silbert, executive director of the advocacy group Great Old Broads for Wilderness.

The so-called “Affordable Clean Energy Rule” exemplifies the administration’s irresponsibility on climate change.

Current laws further a cycle of poverty while not really protecting rare plants. There’s a way to fix that.

As Washington state prepares to vote on a carbon tax, how is the one in Alberta, Canada, faring?

The extinction of the Christmas Island flea — and the current risk to other parasites — shows a major gap in conservation efforts.

Climate change will exacerbate the problem in the coming decades, according to recent studies.

As Sec. Zinke prepares to open Grand Staircase-Escalante to mining, experts and business owners say tourism income far outweighs the potential from fossil-fuel extraction.

When roads are built in grizzly habitat, bears come into conflict with humans more often. A new report explains what’s necessary to keep the bears from dying.

A new study shows that CITES-listed sharks remain some of the dominant species in the retail fin market.

We have five questions for Kate Schapira, founder of Climate Anxiety Counseling.

In Idaho, a breathtaking new reserve promises to preserve the darkness — and shows how other communities can follow.

At least 95 percent of Madagascar’s beloved primates are now at risk, conservationists warn.

A coalition of public and private entities hopes to revive both fish and water supplies in a hotter, drier climate.

Four rivers around the world now have legal rights. But what are the implications of rights for nature for international environmental law?

Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild.

Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.

Plus, a few tips on how to deal with the gloom and doom of environmental issues.

What’s the real environmental impact of a plastic straw compared to the 80 million people we add to our population every year?

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.

“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.

At least 207 people around the world were murdered in 2017 for standing up to agribusiness, mining and wildlife trafficking.

Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.

The move comes the same day as a new study that shows overwhelming support for the environmental legislation.

A historian of wildfires explains the difference between urban and rural fire cultures, and what it means for protecting communities in fire-prone rural areas.

All-female ranger teams are an innovative and potentially more effective way to defend wildlife, says the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.

A head-banging new study proves that loud music shakes, rattles and rolls the ecosystem.

The relationship between wolves and people raises deep questions that we still need to answer, says environmental ethicist and philosopher Michael Paul Nelson.

Biologist Carter Niemeyer says gray wolves can only survive if we embrace wild spaces and scientific truth, not hatred and fear.

The tiny fish doesn’t reproduce well in years when the water doesn’t flow. Several bad years in a row could push the species closer to extinction.

Drought has already killed more than 100 wild horses. Volunteers hope to prevent more deaths.

Will the infamous EPA administrator get to keep his soundproof phone booth? And will anything change at the EPA itself?

Books coming out this month examine wildlife crime, polluted cities, the diversity of bees and how democracy can stand up to climate change.

With increased attendance and crumbling infrastructure, national parks need money. But President Trump wants to cut even more of their funding.

Conservationists have helped to save North America’s largest bird from extinction, but it’s still important to give every chick a chance to fly free.

The often-arrested social activist discusses his court case against Monsanto and the lessons it offers for other protestors.

YouTube is inspiring viewers across the globe to protect Hawaii’s Laysan albatross — but will that be enough in the face of climate change?

If the Trump administration can show such disregard for society’s most vulnerable people, what does that mean for clean water, endangered species and other environmental issues?

The Blue Marble is turning into a glowing globe – and in many places that’s becoming a problem for human health.

We have five questions about environmental justice for Scott Graham, author of the National Park Mystery series.

The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome continues its deadly spread west — but a meeting of bat researchers reveals cause for hope.

Atlantic salmon from Norway carry a dangerous disease that puts native Canadian fish at risk — and maybe those in the United States, too.

New research shows that 2,000-year-old baobab trees are suddenly dying. New trees won’t have a chance, either.

The author of Corrupted Science reveals the historical roots behind the administration’s current attacks on science, the environment and human health.

Covering issues related to poaching, wildlife trafficking and extinction requires an unflinching look at what we’re losing and why.

The documentary Cascades Crossroads showcases the hard work — and compromises — necessary to protect migrating animals from deadly highways.

A new study finds the EPA is now on the verge of “regulatory capture,” making it a servant of the companies it is supposed to regulate.

We have five questions for teenagers Carter and Olivia Ries, founders of One More Generation and the One Less Straw campaign.

New research finds that one-third of the world’s protected areas cannot serve the conservation mission for which they were established.

Using birds to help get rid of pests is proving to be more effective than poisons — and less expensive.

Eco-books coming out this month also look at the Flint water crisis, the effects of sea-level rise and the history of radical environmentalism.

“In the event of my imminent extinction, I hereby authorize the following as a testament of my wishes…”

Even before the border wall is built, local business owners and conservationists worry about its impact on tourism and wildlife.

This small, flightless bird, native to an atoll in the Pacific, went extinct as a direct result of World War II.

“My art can’t help but comment on political, cultural and environmental issues of the U.S.-Mexico borderlands,” says the award-winning artist.

The Bureau of Land Management has proposed a mass sterilization, euthanasia and “sale without limitation” of America’s wild mustangs.

We mapped light pollution from oil and gas fields and found they outshine American cities — and that’s bad news for birds.

It took a decade of hard work, but one of the world’s most important wildlife corridors is now emerging from the fragmented forests of coastal Brazil.

A review of Trump’s stated war on regulations doesn’t find many successful repeals. But it is hurting regulatory enforcement in quieter ways.

Chemicals collect in microplastics, which then get eaten by fish, birds and seals — and by humans.

As the wild population of red wolves falls to just 40 animals, captive breeding may be their last chance for survival.

Demand for organic food is growing, but corporations are pushing back to keep consumers in the dark about what they’re eating, says food campaigner Stacy Malkan.

As extreme weather conditions arrive, vulnerable people in migrating populations could find themselves at risk from sexual exploitation or forced labor.

Exhaustive searchers have failed to turn up the lost Algerian species Adenocarpus faurei. Could other plants in the region also be extinct?

Eco-books coming out this month cover some of the most important topics on the planet — and give you some tools to help.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture killed more than 23,000 beavers last year. There’s a better way to manage our ecosystem engineers.

Bears Ears National Monument’s imperiled fossil heritage holds clues to understanding some of our most urgent questions about climate change.

Specialized environmental courts are now operating on every continent except Antarctica. What’s behind the boom?

Thanks to protective efforts in Russia, these critically endangered big cats have renewed hope of avoiding extinction.

In many Mexican cities, water is treated as a political bargaining chip – a favor that public officials can trade for votes, bribes or power.

David Dunn says we can learn a lot about nature by listening to it — and in some cases, even use sound to heal the natural world.

This year’s theme is “end plastic pollution.” That misses the point made by Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson.

Farmers don’t like living near big predators like leopards, but new research shows the carnivores provide a vital ecological service.

The Interior Department is narrowing protection for migratory birds to cover only deliberate harm such as hunting, but not threats like development or pollution that kill millions of birds yearly.

Anyone who disregards the threats of climate change “is stupid,” says retired Lieutenant General John G. Castellaw.

With the Climate Listening Project, filmmaker Dayna Reggero offers people a chance to talk — and be heard.

The key to saving elephants and other species may lie in the DNA contained in their droppings, says conservation biologist Samuel Wasser.

Settler colonialism in Arizona is ongoing. It continues to harm both the planet and indigenous peoples.

Water managers say no, but Native American tribes are keeping careful watch on the “water that connects us.”

The “extinction capital of the world” could start losing unique plant species in as little as a month if funding disappears.

Dozens of these water-filtering species are at risk of vanishing, and that’s bad news for every living creature that relies on them.

The rules, bemoaned by auto manufacturers, would have reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 540 million metric tons.

Eco-books coming out this April look at the life and death of Cecil the lion, the history of oppressive oil development, and living a zero-waste lifestyle.

Recent lawsuits filed to save the monument’s unique fossil heritage may also protect modern wildlife.

Video: The big cats face a long list of threats, from climate change to habitat loss to the illegal pet trade.

State regulators tried to get the future president to address problems on two golf courses. They got a lesson in how he handles regulatory challenges.

With environmental regulations under attack and EPA budgets being slashed, can the destruction of the agency be prevented?

The most famous rhino in the world has died, leaving behind two aging females and a hole in our world.

Disease outbreaks could be coming your way — our interactive map shows how you could be affected.

Ecotourism brings valuable funds for conservation to the islands, but it also delivers a torrent of garbage that could damage this unique ecosystem.

Nearly half of all freshwater turtles and tortoises are at risk of disappearing forever, a new report warns.

A new study finds that the big cats and other endangered animals do best in places where there’s no phone coverage.

With Youth v. Gov, the next generation of young Americans is stepping up to save itself from climate change and other threats.

Panama’s Barro Blanco dam was supposed to help fight climate change. It ended up damning a culture.

Eco-books coming out this March include volumes about Rachel Carson, environmental destruction, plant-based diets and radical resistance.

Introduced rabbits threatened the unique birds of Chile’s Humboldt Penguin Natural Reserve. But after a century of devastation, hope has returned.

African elephant populations have already fallen from 26 million to 350,000. Is extinction next?

Climate scientist Michael E. Mann and children’s book author Megan Herbert want kids (and maybe also adults) to learn that their voices can and must be heard.

The 196 nations that agreed to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets have just two years to meet auspicious conservation goals. How are we doing?

Fake news may be hard to spot, but fake arguments don’t have to be.

An added 25-cents-per-gallon fuel tax would hurt consumers, but something different could benefit the environment.

There’s little talk of actually building a physical wall, though, and more discussion of cameras, facial recognition and other technology.

A new book offers insight into how our public lands were created — and what that means as we fight to protect them today and in the future.

Growing palm oil for use in food is already destroying habitats and causing extinctions. Using it for biofuel will make things even worse.

Trump’s proposed budget wipes out funding for numerous programs devoted to climate change, public lands and sustainable energy.

A new study finds that the often-feared big cats actually help keep crops and domesticated animals safe from other threats.

Burn, baby, burn: Experts express fear about the enormous climate impact of this boom in new fossil fuel development.

A Republican bill threatens to open up federal wilderness areas to mountain biking — and in the process threatens the 1964 Wilderness Act.

Universities should hire diverse professors and teach classes that appeal to a broad group of students.

With his Holocene Project tattoos, artist J. Trip immortalizes endangered species on the bodies of wildlife-loving clients.

Global Witness calls the murders part of “the ruthless scramble for natural wealth.”

This month’s new books look at America’s disappearing bees, how religion can fight climate change, a pioneering woman scientist and a lot more.

Video: Poachers slaughtered 1,028 South African rhinos for their horns in 2017.

With just a few dozen left in the wild, things don’t look good for these critically endangered birds. But a captive-breeding program could help save them.

Many states currently are poorly equipped to assume the responsibility of caring for their threatened wildlife.

A national tribal climate-change conference highlights impacts to culture, heritage and survival.

Archivists are working to save decades of film and other scientific information that could hold clues to protecting species and habitats today.

We need all the tools we can get to address the environmental and economic inequality felt by many across the globe.

The subspecies has now been removed from the Endangered Species Act, 80 years after its last sighting.

According to the latest IUCN Red List update, 13 percent of the world’s bird species are now threatened.

Attacks on science and the environment have been met with an increase in civic engagement and resistance.

We mapped out where the drilling could take place — and how it overlaps with the critical habitats of the most sensitive species at risk.

Learning how to communicate the issues in a way that people can understand and feel is the key to positive change.

BP’s mistakes, rooted in regulator failures, revealed “such systematic failures in risk management that they place in doubt the safety culture of the entire industry.”

Panda habitats remain heavily fractured, while new research shows breeding centers expose the endangered animals to a hidden yet potentially deadly threat.

2017 was another deadly year for panthers. How many more years can this critically endangered species survive?

Drilling in the refuge was tucked into in last month’s Republican tax bill, defying decades of attempts to protect this pristine wildnerness.

Drawing clear borders around the Arctic Ocean matters for the future of the people who live there — and for the planet as a whole.

This month’s new books cover climate change, gorillas, warfare and…Godzilla?

New rules could affect everything from clean power to migratory birds, and they’re just a hint of what’s yet to come.

Stories about Bears Ears, sharks, vaquitas, an extinct bat and the Endangered Species Act resonated with our readers this year.

The year of Trump brought challenges, but it also inspired us to seek the truth and find solutions.

Air pollution is an unevenly distributed issue — how it affects you depends on where you live.

The National Butterfly Center just filed suit to block Trump’s border wall from being built on its property in Texas.

A three-day event offered me the opportunity to shape future discussion about global warming and its effects.

Only 35 Mount Graham squirrels remain in the wild, but five captive squirrels could hold the key to their long-term survival — if we can get them to breed.

Yet the right-wing talking point that climate scientists are only in it for the money persists.

We look at nature through our all-too human lens, but how does that reflect back on us?

The fashion industry can learn a lesson or two from sustainable food.

A challenge from the reporter who blew the lid off of Thailand’s Tiger Temple and exposed illegal wildlife trafficking from a Buddhist monastery.

How racism, grave robbery, disrespect of tribal sovereignty and Mormon belief in divine rights is driving Utah’s attack on public lands.

The proclamation to remove more than a million acres from protection has been called everything from illegal to racist.

The trouble is, almost all animal populations today are facing increasing stress from changing environments.

This month brings us several great new books for the dedicated environmentalists on your holiday shopping list.

How an elementary-school science teacher helped a Utah Republican congresswoman start to take leadership on climate change.

A powerful new art exhibit is just one event for this year’s Remembrance Day for Lost Species.

For small island nations threatened by rising seas, swelling waters are a daily reminder of the need to act on climate.

The last 150 birds of this critically endangered species rely on humans for their survival.

Guam’s birds have been killed by invasive snakes. Now trees struggle to spread their seeds.

It also revealed to me the devastating impact humans are having on the world around us.

America’s waters are contaminated by poop and bacteria. Use our maps to find the worst waste locations near you.

Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.

The Rural Utilities Service has helped millions of people, but the Trump White House says money for rural water isn’t needed.

A new book dives into the ever-changing history of conservation legislation — and gives us a hint of the future.

Laws have banned plastic bags in some places, but taking the next steps requires overcoming some pretty major hurdles.

Fracking has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air trends.

A new essay collection, Living in the Anthropocene, dissects our vast planetary impact.

Scientist Gleb Raygorodetsky explores the millennia-old relationships between indigenous communities and their local ecosystems, and how they can help us adapt to an uncertain future.

The disappearance of a tiny oceanic parasite, researchers warn, indicates that overfishing has caused an ecosystem to fall out of balance.

After decades of stresses, the lesser prairie-chicken faces a brand-new threat: Oklahoma’s wind farms.

This month brings us new books about wildlife trafficking, pesticides and the history of the oceans.

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The bushmeat trade and traditional medicine could push tigers, chimpanzees, pangolins and hundreds of other species toward extinction

The quest for Bigfoot and other “hidden species” can actually aid real-world species.

Wolves and polar bears are great, but so are bats, fish, plants and invertebrates (among others worthy of our attention).

Some people think beach cleanup efforts don’t accomplish much. They’re missing part of the picture.

A new graphic novel digs into the man, the myth, the legend — and the society that inspired them all.

Researchers forecast that a decline in availability of nutritious sardines will shrink the population of Darwin’s famous Nazca boobies.

Since it first turned up in 2007, white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats — and it’s not done yet.

A difficult hurricane season unearths issues ranging from cancer hotspots to deadly bacteria.

Highly trained military dolphins have been dispatched to round up the last 30 vaquita porpoises and (hopefully) save the species from extinction.

They may not be the most charismatic group of species, but we can learn a lot from the lowly snail.

Fires cost South Africa more than $750 million in damages in 2015.

Research into the frog-killing chytrid fungus earns a Golden Goose Award, recognizing the value of federally funded science.

October brings us new books about sea-level rise, wolves and feeding the resistance.

Chronic neglect of energy infrastructure increases vulnerability to extreme weather.

Artist Ralph Steadman and writer Ceri Levy make us laugh while worrying about extinction.

Beach cleanup efforts in Thailand illustrate the global problem of plastic pollution.

Here are five ways to help to make the world a more diverse — and more just — place.

Rowing through the melting Northwest Passage means meeting the local people affected by climate change.

Populations of the once-common bonnet macaque have fallen 65 percent.

Trump’s border wall would imperil some of the most diverse ecosystems in two countries.

Southern Resident killer whales have a shortage of food and an overdose of deadly pollutants.

Extensive searches for this tiny microbat have failed to locate any survivors. The exact cause of its extinction remains unknown.

September 16 marks the anniversary of perhaps the most successful achievement in environmental policy.

A new book argues, unconvincingly, that biodiversity is actually increasing.

We have to work together to solve climate change and other environmental problems, says author David Biello.

Mountaintop mining and excrement-filled lagoons threaten the unique biodiversity of the American southeast.

Can extinct species ever truly be brought back to life? More importantly, should they?

An atrocity of mercury poisoning began in the 1930s. Does a new treaty go far enough?

People around the world are struggling with wildfires and floods and other crises, but I don’t give up hope.

Ewaso Lions founder Shivani Bhalla aims to help people learn to live with local predators.

This month brings new books about elephants, energy and an all-too-real mythic figure.

Rescuers turn out for Houston’s famous Waugh Bridge bat colony.

Manmade “dam analogues” could help beavers recolonize former habitats — and help fish in the process.

Human-caused climate change and over-development enhanced some of the impacts of the storm.

We need new metaphors to cope with climate change.

The Secretary of the Interior recommends reducing a “handful” of monuments.

Got knowledge about endangered species? A new toolkit tells you how to put it to good use.

Advisers press Trump administration to subject report to controversial “red team” review.

A healing visit to America’s public lands reveals their history – and their continued importance.

A new study reveals that air pollution from industrial sources increases levels of five different stress hormones.

Not only that, they’re giving each other tips on how to get away with it.

Climate change isn’t a temporary fad, and it isn’t going away.

Science shows that killing wolves does more harm than good.

USDA’s Wildlife Services kills thousands of animals a year with exploding cyanide capsules.

In spite of 15 years of goal-setting, average nitrogen levels in the Mississippi have not declined.

Funding to forecast toxic algae blooms could be at risk, putting lakes and water supplies in danger.