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5 Things to Know About the Fate of Wild Salmon

Historical pressures combined with new threats from climate change have pushed more than a dozen species close to extinction.

March 19, 2021

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Tara Lohan

Historical pressures combined with new threats from climate change have pushed more than a dozen species close to extinction.

Oceans & Clean Water

Will the Race for Electric Vehicles Endanger the Earth’s Most Sensitive Ecosystem?

Materials needed to make the batteries for electric cars and other clean technology is driving interest in deep-seabed mining, and scientists fear the cost to the ocean will be steep.

March 10, 2021

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Tara Lohan

Materials needed to make the batteries for electric cars and other clean technology is driving interest in deep-seabed mining, and scientists fear the cost to the ocean will be steep.

Extinction Countdown

Wildlife Trafficking: 10 Things Everyone Needs to Know

These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.

March 9, 2021

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John R. Platt

These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.

Voices

Uncovering the Secret Lives of Lesser-known Carnivores in Bangladesh

Pursuing unorthodox queries about smaller, “uncharismatic” species often comes with difficult hurdles, as one researcher found out.

March 8, 2021

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Muntasir Akash

Pursuing unorthodox queries about smaller, “uncharismatic” species often comes with difficult hurdles, as one researcher found out.

Extinction Countdown

I Know Why the Caged Songbird Goes Extinct

A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.

March 3, 2021

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John R. Platt

A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.

Climate Change

As Extreme Weather Events Increase, What Are the Risks to Wildlife?

Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.

February 22, 2021

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Tara Lohan

Last year the United States racked up nearly $100 billion in damages from weather and climate disasters. These events are starting to take their toll on wildlife, too.

Wildlife

The Staggering Decline of Oceanic Sharks and Rays

New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.

February 17, 2021

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David Sims

New research shows that oceanic shark and ray abundance has declined by nearly three-quarters since 1970, and industrialized fishing is to blame.

Climate Change

The Rebuilding Years Begin

The Biden-Harris administration must act quickly to reverse and repair Trump’s environmental destruction. Here’s how to do it.

February 17, 2021

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John R. Platt

The Biden-Harris administration must act quickly to reverse and repair Trump’s environmental destruction. Here’s how to do it.

Climate Change

The Extinction Crisis: Coming to a Dinner Table Near You?

Wild plants related to our main agricultural crops are important to future food security. But more than half are endangered, a new study finds.

February 15, 2021

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Tara Lohan

Wild plants related to our main agricultural crops are important to future food security. But more than half are endangered, a new study finds.

Wildlife

Decolonizing Species Names

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.

February 3, 2021

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John R. Platt

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.