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Op-Eds

North Atlantic Mako Sharks Are Endangered — Now What?

This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.

January 31, 2022

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Sydney Randall and Carl Safina

This heavily exploited species just got a temporary reprieve, but new protections come with a ticking clock.

Wildlife

This Unsung Aquatic Hero Could Get a Big Boost From Dam Removals

Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.

January 26, 2022

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Tara Lohan

Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.

Voices

Species Spotlight: The ʻŌlulu, a Rare Hawaiian Plant That Depends on Humans for Survival

The cliff-growing Brighamia insignis was pronounced extinct in the wild in 2020, but it persists thanks to the hard work of botanical gardens and other collections.

January 20, 2022

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Seana Walsh

The cliff-growing Brighamia insignis was pronounced extinct in the wild in 2020, but it persists thanks to the hard work of botanical gardens and other collections.

Extinction Countdown

The Lord God Bird and Dozens of Other Species Declared Extinct in 2021

This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?

January 7, 2022

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John R. Platt

This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?

Editorials

6 Big Environmental Stories to Watch in 2022

From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.

January 3, 2022

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John R. Platt and Tara Lohan

From plastic pollution to extreme weather and the extinction crisis, the year ahead promises tough fights, enormous challenges and critical opportunities.

Editorials

The Species That Defined Our Year

2021 brought coverage of a wide range of amazing wildlife, along with the threats they face and the solutions to saving them.

December 29, 2021

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John R. Platt

2021 brought coverage of a wide range of amazing wildlife, along with the threats they face and the solutions to saving them.

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Editorials

What’s Working: The Revelator’s 12 Favorite Solutions Stories of 2021

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.

December 23, 2021

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Tara Lohan and John R. Platt

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.

Arts

Project Animalia: A Year in 365 Animal Paintings

While in lockdown, artist Mesa Schumacher took her fans around the world by drawing a new species every day.

December 15, 2021

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John R. Platt

While in lockdown, artist Mesa Schumacher took her fans around the world by drawing a new species every day.

Wildlife

Behind the Science: How Do We Know How Many Shark Species Are at Risk?

A troubling new report finds that one third of sharks and their relatives are threatened with extinction. How did the international research team perform this analysis during the pandemic?

November 29, 2021

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Dr. David Shiffman

A troubling new report finds that one third of sharks and their relatives are threatened with extinction. How did the international research team perform this analysis during the pandemic?

Voices

Species Spotlight: To Save the Narrow Sawfish, First We Must Find Them

The elusive fish, the world’s largest rays, find themselves among the most endangered marine fish in the world.

November 24, 2021

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Sihar Aditia Silalahi

The elusive fish, the world’s largest rays, find themselves among the most endangered marine fish in the world.