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Bearing the Burden of Climate Change and Extinction

Knowing what we’re going through weighs heavily on us, but there are ways to express and alleviate that pain.
December 17, 2019
by
John R. Platt
Knowing what we’re going through weighs heavily on us, but there are ways to express and alleviate that pain.
Bison
Voices

When Should We Consider a Species Recovered?

Conservation lacks a common definition of species recovery. A new tool called the "Green List of Species" could change that by focusing more on ecological function than population size.
December 2, 2019
by
H. Resit Akcakaya
Conservation lacks a common definition of species recovery. A new tool called the "Green List of Species" could change that by focusing more on ecological function than population size.
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Voices

Ecological Genocide: Moscow Attempts to Bury Its People in Garbage

Construction of the largest solid-waste landfill in Europe threatens to permanently damage the health of Russia’s rural citizens and trash the country’s reputation.
November 27, 2019
by
Sofia Ezdina
Construction of the largest solid-waste landfill in Europe threatens to permanently damage the health of Russia’s rural citizens and trash the country’s reputation.
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Voices

How an Old Law Is Helping Fight New Plastic Problems

New legislative efforts to ban plastics are important, but a recent court ruling in Texas reminds us that enforcing existing laws is a crucial part of the plastics fight.
November 18, 2019
by
Sarah J. Morath
New legislative efforts to ban plastics are important, but a recent court ruling in Texas reminds us that enforcing existing laws is a crucial part of the plastics fight.
Lake Mead water line
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‘Science Be Dammed’: Learning From History’s Mistake on the Colorado River

A new book explains why policymakers nearly 100 years ago chose to ignore the best science on the Colorado River’s flow — and the dangers if we repeat their mistake.
November 13, 2019
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Eric Kuhn and John Fleck
A new book explains why policymakers nearly 100 years ago chose to ignore the best science on the Colorado River’s flow — and the dangers if we repeat their mistake.
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Storms and Rising Seas Threaten Coastal Ecosystems — Here’s What We Can Do

We’ve made little progress in preparing our communities and vital ecosystems for storms and sea-level rise, but there are tools we can use if government agencies and nonprofits take action.
November 6, 2019
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Jeff Peterson
We’ve made little progress in preparing our communities and vital ecosystems for storms and sea-level rise, but there are tools we can use if government agencies and nonprofits take action.
protesters in kayaks
Commentaries

12 Strategies to Fight the Oil Industry and Transform Our Energy System

The oil industry has long fought, and will continue to fight, against energy transformation. Here’s how we can fight back.
November 1, 2019
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Dan Farber
The oil industry has long fought, and will continue to fight, against energy transformation. Here’s how we can fight back.
smoke stack pollution
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EPA Disbanded a Clean Air Science Panel. We Met Anyway – And Here’s What We Found

The nongovernmental panel of experts found that particle pollution regulations aren’t protecting public health, but that's not the only worrying trend at EPA.
October 30, 2019
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H. Christopher Frey
The nongovernmental panel of experts found that particle pollution regulations aren’t protecting public health, but that's not the only worrying trend at EPA.
airplane
Editorials

Flight Plight: Why I Chose to Fly to an Environmental Journalism Conference

Airplane emissions are a big deal, but do they outweigh the chance to do a better job covering climate change and extinction? And is the anxiety over flying always productive?
October 25, 2019
by
John R. Platt
Airplane emissions are a big deal, but do they outweigh the chance to do a better job covering climate change and extinction? And is the anxiety over flying always productive?
water in kitchen faucet
The Ask

Tap Water Safety: There’s Good News and Bad News

A database lets U.S. residents get quick information about water contaminants and health threats, but there are some bigger issues to consider, too.
October 23, 2019
by
Tara Lohan
A database lets U.S. residents get quick information about water contaminants and health threats, but there are some bigger issues to consider, too.

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