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What History Can Teach Us About the Conservation of Endangered Species

Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.

September 14, 2022

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David Shiffman

Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.

Extinction Countdown

20 Endangered Species at Risk in Ukraine

Will Russia’s invasion threaten not just innocent people but the country’s unique wildlife?

February 28, 2022

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John R. Platt

Will Russia’s invasion threaten not just innocent people but the country’s unique wildlife?

Climate Change

Want to Fight Climate Change? Start by Protecting These Endangered Species

Giant forest elephants and blue whales play an enormous role in climate sequestration. Can putting a financial value on that role help conserve them — and us?

December 7, 2020

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Rocky Kistner

Giant forest elephants and blue whales play an enormous role in climate sequestration. Can putting a financial value on that role help conserve them — and us?

Wildlife

Trump Administration Slashes Endangered Species Act, Worsening Extinction Crisis

Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.

August 12, 2019

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John R. Platt

Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.

Reviews

Trashing the Planet: 15 New Books About Garbage, Climate Change and Endangered Species

March brings new books by E.O. Wilson and Frans de Waal, as well as important reads about wolves and primates.

March 5, 2019

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John R. Platt

March brings new books by E.O. Wilson and Frans de Waal, as well as important reads about wolves and primates.

Extinction Countdown

The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019

It’s going to be a rough year, but we’ll also see some progress.

January 7, 2019

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John R. Platt

It’s going to be a rough year, but we’ll also see some progress.

Podcasts

Want to Help Endangered Species? Here’s How to Take Action Locally

Check out this podcast for tips on protecting wildlife and plants in your community.

December 13, 2018

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John R. Platt

Check out this podcast for tips on protecting wildlife and plants in your community.

Wildlife

Trump Administration Proposes Dramatic Cuts to Endangered Species Act Protections

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

July 19, 2018

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John R. Platt

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

Voices

Living Will Template for Critically Endangered Species

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

May 30, 2018

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Elizabeth Preston

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

Investigations

Operating Under the Radar: Top Zinke Aides Undermine Protections for Public Lands and Endangered Species

David Bernhardt, Greg Sheehan and Susan Combs are implementing Trump’s energy-dominance agenda while ignoring Congress and the public.

April 18, 2018

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John Dougherty

David Bernhardt, Greg Sheehan and Susan Combs are implementing Trump’s energy-dominance agenda while ignoring Congress and the public.