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What History Can Teach Us About the Conservation of Endangered Species

Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.

September 14, 2022

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Dr. David Shiffman

Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.

Top of hoover dam with lake mead behind it showing fallen water level

Wildlife

Left Out to Dry: Wildlife Threatened by Colorado River Basin Water Crisis

Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.

September 12, 2022

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Tara Lohan

Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.

Reviews

These Books Are for the Birds (and Bugs)

Winged wonders get the spotlight in these new environmental books covering our relationship with nature.

September 8, 2022

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John R. Platt

Winged wonders get the spotlight in these new environmental books covering our relationship with nature.

Editorials

15 Things to Do Before the End of Summer

Saving the planet is tough work. Let’s finish the season right and come out stronger for the environmental fights ahead.

August 19, 2022

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John R. Platt

Saving the planet is tough work. Let’s finish the season right and come out stronger for the environmental fights ahead.

A jaguarini sits in a patch of vegetation

Extinction Countdown

Is the Jaguarundi Extinct in the United States?

These weasel-like small cats haven’t been documented in the country since 1986. A new study suggests it’s time to reintroduce them.

August 15, 2022

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John R. Platt

These weasel-like small cats haven’t been documented in the country since 1986. A new study suggests it’s time to reintroduce them.

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Voices

Protect This Place: Italy’s World Heritage Beech Forests

Even protected places face threats from climate change and encroaching development.

August 12, 2022

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Olivia Box

Even protected places face threats from climate change and encroaching development.

Voices

Species Spotlight: The Barrens Topminnow — Doomed by Humans?

A misguided attempt to control mosquito populations has nearly driven this tiny fish to extinction.

August 3, 2022

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Pat Rakes

A misguided attempt to control mosquito populations has nearly driven this tiny fish to extinction.

Extinction Countdown

Another Dam(n) Extinction

A rare “orchid of the falls” plant has been declared extinct after a hydroelectric dam destroyed its only habitat. Could others soon follow?

August 1, 2022

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John R. Platt

A rare “orchid of the falls” plant has been declared extinct after a hydroelectric dam destroyed its only habitat. Could others soon follow?

A forest elephant sprays water over its back

Voices

A New Way to Count African Forest Elephants: DNA From Dung

An important new survey — the first nationwide test of new technology — also reveals critical conservation priorities.

July 29, 2022

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Alice Laguardia and Gaspard Abitsi

An important new survey — the first nationwide test of new technology — also reveals critical conservation priorities.

person on roof of house installing panels

Climate Change

Time for Solar Energy to Shine

President Biden made waves with recent actions to boost solar manufacturing, but states have been busy, too.

July 5, 2022

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Tara Lohan

President Biden made waves with recent actions to boost solar manufacturing, but states have been busy, too.