6 Things to Know About Climate Change and Heat Waves
The deadliest weather event is often the most overlooked.
The deadliest weather event is often the most overlooked.
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Refuge No More: Migratory Birds Face Drought, Disease and Death on the Pacific Flyway
The Western drought has exacerbated a water crisis, years in the making, that threatens the health of millions of birds — and so much more.
The Western drought has exacerbated a water crisis, years in the making, that threatens the health of millions of birds — and so much more.
Links From the Brink: Pipelines, Pesticides and Shrunken Brains
The month’s best (and worst) environmental news, along with other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.
The month’s best (and worst) environmental news, along with other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.
The Big Threat of Fences Across the West
The American West contains 620,000 miles of fencing, threatening the migration of pronghorn, mule deer and other species.
The American West contains 620,000 miles of fencing, threatening the migration of pronghorn, mule deer and other species.
Fisher Rewilding: How Washington State Is Restoring a Native Carnivore
Years of work in the Pacific Northwest is paying off. It started with preserving the ecosystem so native species would have something to return to.
Years of work in the Pacific Northwest is paying off. It started with preserving the ecosystem so native species would have something to return to.
Life After Wildlife Trafficking: What Happens to Rescued Animals?
A serious lack of data about the fate of wildlife saved from illegal trade leads to calls for better information and accountability.
A serious lack of data about the fate of wildlife saved from illegal trade leads to calls for better information and accountability.
The Race to Build Solar Power in the Desert — and Protect Rare Plants and Animals
As development of large solar projects speeds up, researchers race against the clock to study the ecosystem implications.
As development of large solar projects speeds up, researchers race against the clock to study the ecosystem implications.
3,000 Shipping Containers Fell Into the Pacific Ocean Last Winter
A rise in container-ship accidents adds to the growing marine plastic pollution problem and poses risks to ocean health, wildlife and mariners.
A rise in container-ship accidents adds to the growing marine plastic pollution problem and poses risks to ocean health, wildlife and mariners.
When Did the Fabled Barbary Lion Go Extinct?
It wasn’t the Roman gladiators that did in this black-maned beast, but the exact date of its disappearance remains a mystery.
It wasn’t the Roman gladiators that did in this black-maned beast, but the exact date of its disappearance remains a mystery.
5 Things to Know as Wildfire Season Heats Up
New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.
New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.