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Editorials

14 Must-Read Environmental Commentaries

In 2024 our experts explored subjects ranging from autocratic governments to green jobs and new ways to help endangered species.
December 30, 2024
by
John R. Platt
In 2024 our experts explored subjects ranging from autocratic governments to green jobs and new ways to help endangered species.
old-growth forest
Editorials

Sloths, Salmon, and Autocrats: Our Most-Read Articles of the Year

Solutions to our environmental ills abound in these popular Revelator articles from 2024.
December 23, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Solutions to our environmental ills abound in these popular Revelator articles from 2024.
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Op-Eds

Greenwashing and Social Justice: Pro-Trophy Hunting Narratives Need Careful Examination

Arguments abound on the benefits and dangers of trophy hunting. We need a careful, measured approach to analyzing how it’s justified and promoted.
December 18, 2024
by
Stephanie Klarmann
Arguments abound on the benefits and dangers of trophy hunting. We need a careful, measured approach to analyzing how it’s justified and promoted.
Trees as far as the eye can see
Voices

Protect This Place: Latin America’s Gran Chaco Forest

Beef and soybean agriculture are carving up this massive forest, which spans four countries and has some of the world’s highest deforestation rates.
December 13, 2024
by
Gabriela Viñales
Beef and soybean agriculture are carving up this massive forest, which spans four countries and has some of the world’s highest deforestation rates.
Voices

Species Spotlight: Renewed Hope for the Charismatic Thick-Billed Parrot

After several decades of precipitous decline, new efforts to protect this species begin in earnest in late 2024.
December 6, 2024
by
Ernesto Enkerlin-Hoeflich
After several decades of precipitous decline, new efforts to protect this species begin in earnest in late 2024.
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Voices

Advice for U.S. Government Scientists: Lessons Learned From the ‘Muzzling’ of Their Canadian Counterparts

The next four years — and beyond — are going to be awful for the science and conservation community. By learning from past experiences, we can try to minimize the damage.
December 2, 2024
by
Dr. David Shiffman
The next four years — and beyond — are going to be awful for the science and conservation community. By learning from past experiences, we can try to minimize the damage.
Mountains reflected on a glass-like glacial lake
Voices

Protect This Place: Ladakh, the Planet’s ‘Third Pole’

Home to glaciers, snow leopards, and rich human cultures, Ladakh suffers from a lack of political representation, which has inspired recent protests.
November 20, 2024
by
Himisha Kaur
Home to glaciers, snow leopards, and rich human cultures, Ladakh suffers from a lack of political representation, which has inspired recent protests.
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Voices

Species Spotlight: Bengal Floricans, Nearing Their Last Dance?

Every year these critically endangered birds perform artistic aerial feats to charm potential mates. But if things don’t change, we may see their last dance soon.
November 13, 2024
by
Nisha Bhakat
Every year these critically endangered birds perform artistic aerial feats to charm potential mates. But if things don’t change, we may see their last dance soon.
Editorials

Election Day Sucked. Today Is What Matters.

Damage is coming soon, but we can strengthen ourselves now.
November 7, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Damage is coming soon, but we can strengthen ourselves now.
Voices

Bringing the Deep Sea to Seattle

How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.
November 1, 2024
by
Ellen Rikhof
How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.

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