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Wildlife

13 Percent of Florida Manatees Died Last Year

2018 was the second-deadliest year on record for the threatened species — and humans are responsible.

January 31, 2019

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John R. Platt and Dipika Kadaba

2018 was the second-deadliest year on record for the threatened species — and humans are responsible.

The Ask

Beautiful Catastrophe: An Artist-Scientist Looks Into the Face of Extinction

Louisiana-based scientist Brandon Ballengée turns his research on imperiled ecosystems and species into transdisciplinary works of art.

January 30, 2019

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Tara Lohan

Louisiana-based scientist Brandon Ballengée turns his research on imperiled ecosystems and species into transdisciplinary works of art.

Voices

Saving the World’s Largest Tropical Wetland

The Pantanal in South America is critical for fighting climate change and protecting endangered species. The race is on to protect it.

January 18, 2019

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Michelaina Johnson

The Pantanal in South America is critical for fighting climate change and protecting endangered species. The race is on to protect it.

Reviews

New Year, New Books: The 14 Best Environmental Books of January

Books coming out this month look at saving snow leopards and killer whales, Buddhist and Muslim solutions to climate change, and new ways to grow food.

January 14, 2019

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John R. Platt

Books coming out this month look at saving snow leopards and killer whales, Buddhist and Muslim solutions to climate change, and new ways to grow food.

Extinction Countdown

Hawaii’s Snail Extinction Crisis: ‘We’re Just Trying to Stop the Bleeding’

The death of a snail named George on New Year’s Day marked the extinction of his species. Saving the rest of Hawaii’s unique snails is a race against time — but not one without hope.

January 10, 2019

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John R. Platt

The death of a snail named George on New Year’s Day marked the extinction of his species. Saving the rest of Hawaii’s unique snails is a race against time — but not one without hope.

Extinction Countdown

The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019

It’s going to be a rough year, but we’ll also see some progress.

January 7, 2019

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John R. Platt

It’s going to be a rough year, but we’ll also see some progress.

Oceans & Clean Water

2019 Will Be a Big Year for Water

We’ll have to contend with new limits to the Clean Water Act, growing threats from climate change and fixing our aging infrastructure.

January 4, 2019

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Tara Lohan

We’ll have to contend with new limits to the Clean Water Act, growing threats from climate change and fixing our aging infrastructure.

Climate Change

Shutdown, Drilling and Coal: The Trump Administration’s Holiday Gifts to the World

The government shutdown could have long-lasting environmental effects, as could several other actions taken by the administration over the holidays.

January 2, 2019

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Tara Lohan

The government shutdown could have long-lasting environmental effects, as could several other actions taken by the administration over the holidays.

Ideas

Our 10 Most Thought-provoking Essays of 2018

Beavers, sharks, whales and the Trump administration — our writers took on some heavy topics this past year.

December 19, 2018

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John R. Platt

Beavers, sharks, whales and the Trump administration — our writers took on some heavy topics this past year.

Podcasts

Want to Help Endangered Species? Here’s How to Take Action Locally

Check out this podcast for tips on protecting wildlife and plants in your community.

December 13, 2018

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John R. Platt

Check out this podcast for tips on protecting wildlife and plants in your community.