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Reviews

Orangutans, Drones, Seaweed and Water Wars: The 13 Best New Eco-books for August

Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.

August 1, 2018

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John R. Platt

Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.

Podcasts

Podcast: How Extinction Affects Everyone

Plus, a few tips on how to deal with the gloom and doom of environmental issues.

July 31, 2018

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John R. Platt

Plus, a few tips on how to deal with the gloom and doom of environmental issues.

Voices

The Case for Introducing Rhinos to…Australia?

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.

July 27, 2018

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William Laurance

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.

The Ask

What Does the World Need to Understand About Wildlife Trafficking?

“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.

July 25, 2018

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John R. Platt

“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.

Extinction Countdown

Is the Great Indian Bustard About to Go Extinct?

Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.

July 23, 2018

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John R. Platt

Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.

Wildlife

Trump Administration Proposes Dramatic Cuts to Endangered Species Act Protections

The move comes the same day as a new study that shows overwhelming support for the environmental legislation.

July 19, 2018

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John R. Platt

The move comes the same day as a new study that shows overwhelming support for the environmental legislation.

Investigations

Scales, Horns and Skins: Available Online, All Day, Everyday

Increased access to the Internet is facilitating rampant online wildlife trade, providing an attractive marketplace to sellers and buyers.

July 19, 2018

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Roxanne Joseph, Oxpeckers

Increased access to the Internet is facilitating rampant online wildlife trade, providing an attractive marketplace to sellers and buyers.

The Ask

The Ethics of Saving Wolves

The relationship between wolves and people raises deep questions that we still need to answer, says environmental ethicist and philosopher Michael Paul Nelson.

July 11, 2018

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John R. Platt

The relationship between wolves and people raises deep questions that we still need to answer, says environmental ethicist and philosopher Michael Paul Nelson.

The Ask

What Do Wolves Need to Thrive?

Biologist Carter Niemeyer says gray wolves can only survive if we embrace wild spaces and scientific truth, not hatred and fear.

July 11, 2018

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John R. Platt

Biologist Carter Niemeyer says gray wolves can only survive if we embrace wild spaces and scientific truth, not hatred and fear.

Wildlife

Fish Fried: What Rio Grande Drought Means for Endangered Silvery Minnows

The tiny fish doesn’t reproduce well in years when the water doesn’t flow. Several bad years in a row could push the species closer to extinction.

July 10, 2018

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Maggie Grimason

The tiny fish doesn’t reproduce well in years when the water doesn’t flow. Several bad years in a row could push the species closer to extinction.