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plastic bottle in water with fish
Oceans & Clean Water

New Research Shows Just How Many Fish Are Eating Plastic

A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic — including hundreds of species people depend on for food.
March 5, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
A new study reveals that certain kinds of fish are more likely to have ingested plastic — including hundreds of species people depend on for food.
caged songbirds
Extinction Countdown

I Know Why the Caged Songbird Goes Extinct

A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.
March 3, 2021
by
John R. Platt
A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.
Birds offshore with stormy waters
Climate Change

As Extreme Weather Events Increase, What Are the Risks to Wildlife?

Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.
February 22, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.
sharks swimming
Wildlife

The Staggering Decline of Oceanic Sharks and Rays

New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.
February 17, 2021
by
David Sims
New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.
Biden appointees
Climate Change

The Rebuilding Years Begin

The Biden-Harris administration must act quickly to reverse and repair Trump’s environmental destruction. Here’s how to do it.
February 17, 2021
by
John R. Platt
The Biden-Harris administration must act quickly to reverse and repair Trump’s environmental destruction. Here’s how to do it.
canoe riding through wild rice
Climate Change

The Extinction Crisis: Coming to a Dinner Table Near You?

Wild plants related to our main agricultural crops are important to future food security. But more than half are endangered, a new study finds.
February 15, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Wild plants related to our main agricultural crops are important to future food security. But more than half are endangered, a new study finds.
stormwater drain pipe
Oceans & Clean Water

Stormwater Could Become an Important Water Source — If We Stopped Ignoring It

Collecting runoff from rain and other precipitation to aid water supply has great potential, but its many benefits are often overlooked.
February 12, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Collecting runoff from rain and other precipitation to aid water supply has great potential, but its many benefits are often overlooked.
New Caledonia
Wildlife

Decolonizing Species Names

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.
February 3, 2021
by
John R. Platt
New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.
Mountain meadow with a small patch of snow.
Climate Change

The Western United States Is a Hotspot for Snow Droughts

A new study compares snowpack across the world and offers a tool to help scientists pinpoint where this critical resource is waning — and what that means for ecosystems and economies.
February 1, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
A new study compares snowpack across the world and offers a tool to help scientists pinpoint where this critical resource is waning — and what that means for ecosystems and economies.
two pumpjacks with flare
Pollution & Toxins

Biden Moves to Dial Down America’s Soaring Methane Emissions

Experts say the new administration can jumpstart climate protections by taking on rising methane emissions, but it won’t be easy or quick.
January 29, 2021
by
Tim Lydon
Experts say the new administration can jumpstart climate protections by taking on rising methane emissions, but it won’t be easy or quick.

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