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In Understory, An Ecologist Reflects on the Grief of Losing Nature

In this excerpt from the new memoir, the former supervisor of Banff National Park examines the loss that surrounds us — but still offers reasons for hope.
October 3, 2025
by
Kevin Van Tighem
In this excerpt from the new memoir, the former supervisor of Banff National Park examines the loss that surrounds us — but still offers reasons for hope.
Wildlife

Incredible Journeys: Migratory Sharks on the Move

Even as scientists rush to identify the migratory paths of some endangered shark species to help better protect them, climate change and other threats shift this behavior, adding urgency to the research.
September 29, 2025
by
Melissa Gaskill
Even as scientists rush to identify the migratory paths of some endangered shark species to help better protect them, climate change and other threats shift this behavior, adding urgency to the research.
Environmental Books

Inspired by Nature: 10 Powerful New Memoirs and Biographies

These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs.
September 25, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
These new books showcase moments where embracing nature led to personal discoveries or scientific breakthroughs.
Commentaries

Costa Rica’s Green Reputation Doesn’t Apply to Its Turquoise Waters

By suppressing dissent and stalling environmental protections, President Chaves is emulating Trump.
September 24, 2025
by
Todd Steiner
By suppressing dissent and stalling environmental protections, President Chaves is emulating Trump.
Extinction Countdown

The Monkey Puzzle Tree Faces More Threats than a Barrel of Monkeys

This “living fossil” has survived in the South American Andes for millennia, but now faces an uncertain future due to climate change, fires, and voracious European animals.
September 19, 2025
by
John R. Platt
This “living fossil” has survived in the South American Andes for millennia, but now faces an uncertain future due to climate change, fires, and voracious European animals.
Commentaries

Reclaiming the Udall Legacy: The Meaning of Conservation in Trump’s America

The environmental and legislative accomplishments of Stewart, Mo, and Tom Udall offer a roadmap for recovering from the damage of the Trump administration.
September 18, 2025
by
Glen Loveland
The environmental and legislative accomplishments of Stewart, Mo, and Tom Udall offer a roadmap for recovering from the damage of the Trump administration.
Commentaries

Rare Earth Metals Must Not Come at the Cost of Indigenous Rights

As mining interests expand in northern Sweden, Indigenous Sámi communities face existential threats. But a sustainable and just alternative exists — urban mining.
September 17, 2025
by
Emil Siekkinen
As mining interests expand in northern Sweden, Indigenous Sámi communities face existential threats. But a sustainable and just alternative exists — urban mining.
Climate Change

Freedom of Voice: The Newcomer’s Guide to Organizing A Peaceful and Effective Protest

Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to make it successful.
August 12, 2025
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to make it successful.
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Commentaries

Regulate AI — to Protect Jobs, Our Brains, and the Planet

Do we really want to push our climate to the brink because of a technology that offers convenience?
August 7, 2025
by
Sonali Kolhatkar
Do we really want to push our climate to the brink because of a technology that offers convenience?
Environmental Books

Earth Versed: 10 New Poetry Books About Our Relationship With Nature

From a collection set in a landfill to an author’s cultural exploration of a critically endangered species, these books celebrate Earth and mourn its destruction.
July 30, 2025
by
John R. Platt
From a collection set in a landfill to an author’s cultural exploration of a critically endangered species, these books celebrate Earth and mourn its destruction.

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