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Tim Brinkhof

is a Dutch journalist based in the US. He studied at New York University and has written for Big Think, JSTOR Daily, Discover, Upworthy Science, and Knowable Magazine.
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Wildlife

The Politicians Who Cried Wolf

Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.
June 23, 2025
by
Tim Brinkhof
Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.
A horse grazes near a family, a yurt and a tent against the Kyrgyz mountains.
Arts

‘The Mountain Wagtail’: How Pollution and Mining Are Destroying Kyrgyzstan

As mining operations destroy millennia-old glaciers, Kyrgyzstani director Begaly Nargozu’s new film reflects a disappearing landscape and culture.
September 9, 2024
by
Tim Brinkhof
As mining operations destroy millennia-old glaciers, Kyrgyzstani director Begaly Nargozu’s new film reflects a disappearing landscape and culture.
A Uros woman in colorful skirt and jacket stands amidst drying reeds
Climate Change

Titicaca in Crisis: Climate Change Is Drying Up the Biggest Lake in the Andes

Persistent drought has caused havoc for the Indigenous peoples who live on floating islands and depend on rains that have stopped falling.
June 10, 2024
by
Tim Brinkhof
Persistent drought has caused havoc for the Indigenous peoples who live on floating islands and depend on rains that have stopped falling.
A closeup of a chimpanzee hand, resting on a wooden pole, against a black background
Wildlife

The Challenges of Studying (and Treating) PTSD in Chimpanzees

Apes used in animal testing often display symptoms of psychological trauma. Wildlife sanctuaries are helping them recover.
April 22, 2024
by
Tim Brinkhof
Apes used in animal testing often display symptoms of psychological trauma. Wildlife sanctuaries are helping them recover.

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