Extinction Countdown Climate Change Puts Sea Turtles in the Hot Seat Eggs and hot sand do not mix. June 16, 2017 by John R. Platt Eggs and hot sand do not mix.
Investigations The Roots of the Antiquities Act? They’re in Bears Ears America’s newest national monument was also the first ever proposed by American Indian tribes. June 15, 2017 by John Dougherty America’s newest national monument was also the first ever proposed by American Indian tribes.
Wildlife Elephant Ambassador in Chad: A Conversation with Stephanie Vergniault The founder of SOS Elephants works to save elephants from poachers and other threats. June 12, 2017 by Laurel Neme The founder of SOS Elephants works to save elephants from poachers and other threats.
Climate Change Trump Budget Would Leave Low-Income Families Feeling the Heat The elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program could impact millions of people, according to the NAACP. June 9, 2017 by John R. Platt The elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program could impact millions of people, according to the NAACP.
Sustainability Solar Power in Nepal: Protecting Wildlife, Empowering Women [Video] Projects bring energy to ranger stations in Chitwan National Park, plus economic opportunities for nearby women. June 7, 2017 by John R. Platt Projects bring energy to ranger stations in Chitwan National Park, plus economic opportunities for nearby women.
Extinction Countdown Only 2 Sumatran Rhinos Left in Malaysia One of Malaysia’s last three Sumatran rhinos was euthanized to relieve her suffering from untreatable cancer. June 5, 2017 by John R. Platt One of Malaysia’s last three Sumatran rhinos was euthanized to relieve her suffering from untreatable cancer.
Pollution & Toxins Why Does It Take So Long to Phase Out Bee-killing Neonic Pesticides? Home Depot promised to stop selling treated plants last year, but it will take another year before the change takes effect. June 5, 2017 by Erica Cirino Home Depot promised to stop selling treated plants last year, but it will take another year before the change takes effect.
News “The Need for Environmental Journalism Is More Acute Now Than Ever” The Revelator speaks with Bobby Magill, president of the Society of Environmental Journalists. June 2, 2017 by John R. Platt The Revelator speaks with Bobby Magill, president of the Society of Environmental Journalists.
Public Lands & Protected Spaces Does Trump Really Have the Authority to Shrink National Monuments? A study of the Antiquities Act reveals that presidents can create national monuments, but not remove or reduce them. June 1, 2017 by John R. Platt A study of the Antiquities Act reveals that presidents can create national monuments, but not remove or reduce them.
Wildlife Forgotten but not Gone: The Pacific Fisher Facing new threats — including toxins from illegal marijuana grows — the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance. May 31, 2017 by Days Edge Facing new threats — including toxins from illegal marijuana grows — the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.