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Wildlife

Freshwater Species Are Disappearing Fast — This Year Is Critical for Saving Them 

Scientists and policymakers have developed a time-sensitive plan to help save ailing freshwater ecosystems and imperiled species. 
March 26, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Scientists and policymakers have developed a time-sensitive plan to help save ailing freshwater ecosystems and imperiled species. 
clearcut
Extinction Countdown

Where Pandemics Come From — and How to Stop Them

As biodiversity disappears, the risk to human health increases. Experts say we need to protect wild spaces and species to help prevent future outbreaks.
March 23, 2020
by
John R. Platt
As biodiversity disappears, the risk to human health increases. Experts say we need to protect wild spaces and species to help prevent future outbreaks.
spider excavators removing dam
Oceans & Clean Water

Boom: Removing 81 Dams Is Transforming This California Watershed

The innovative project could aid endangered native species — and provide a useful roadmap for other dam-removal efforts.
March 19, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
The innovative project could aid endangered native species — and provide a useful roadmap for other dam-removal efforts.
bird camera
Wildlife

Beat the COVID-19 Blues With These Wildlife and Nature Livecams

Just because we’re all self-isolated doesn’t mean we have to isolate ourselves from nature.
March 17, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Just because we’re all self-isolated doesn’t mean we have to isolate ourselves from nature.
Fishing
Wildlife

Fishing for Fun? It Has a Bigger Environmental Impact Than We Thought

New research shows that recreational fishing can sometimes be a huge problem — especially for threatened species of marine fish.
March 16, 2020
by
Dr. David Shiffman
New research shows that recreational fishing can sometimes be a huge problem — especially for threatened species of marine fish.
Owl
Wildlife

An Emerging Threat to Conservation: Fear of Nature

It’s called “biophobia,” a disconnection from nature that’s reducing our collective will to preserve species and habitats. But new research points toward some wild solutions.
March 13, 2020
by
John R. Platt
It’s called “biophobia,” a disconnection from nature that’s reducing our collective will to preserve species and habitats. But new research points toward some wild solutions.
wetland water and vegetation
Oceans & Clean Water

Study Finds Staggering Economic Benefit From Protecting Wetlands

For example, in Florida, the loss of just 3% of wetland coverage resulted in $480 million in property damage during just one hurricane.
March 12, 2020
by
Kimberly M. S. Cartier
For example, in Florida, the loss of just 3% of wetland coverage resulted in $480 million in property damage during just one hurricane.
Albatross
Wildlife

The Call of the Wild: Using Sound to Help Imperiled Species and Ecosystems

Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats?
March 2, 2020
by
Lorraine Boissoneault
Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats?
Oceans & Clean Water

Water Conflicts Will Intensify. Can We Predict the Worst Problems Before Conditions Boil Over?

A new online resource combines economic and environmental data to help prevent deadly conflict. It could be a vital tool in the age of climate change.
February 28, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
A new online resource combines economic and environmental data to help prevent deadly conflict. It could be a vital tool in the age of climate change.
salamander in hand
Wildlife

‘Devourer’ Fungus Could Wipe Out Salamanders in the Southeast

Scientists are hoping to head off an extinction crisis in Appalachia, a hotspot of amphibian biodiversity.
February 27, 2020
by
Kyle Ritland
Scientists are hoping to head off an extinction crisis in Appalachia, a hotspot of amphibian biodiversity.

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