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COVID-19

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Extinction Countdown

A Hidden Threat to Bats: Hunting

New research finds that at least 254 bat species face pressure from hunters, and that could push some of them into extinction.
March 24, 2023
by
John R. Platt
New research finds that at least 254 bat species face pressure from hunters, and that could push some of them into extinction.
Animal cages
Commentaries

Best Practices to Confront Pandemics at the Source

The international community must agree to end deforestation, close live-wildlife markets, and embrace a treaty to prevent future outbreaks.
April 8, 2022
by
Chris Walzer
The international community must agree to end deforestation, close live-wildlife markets, and embrace a treaty to prevent future outbreaks.
Oceans & Clean Water

How Did the Pandemic Affect Ocean Conservation?

Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
April 12, 2021
by
Dr. David Shiffman
Clickbait stories of happy animals returning to suddenly quiet habitats paint an overly rosy picture of COVID-19’s impact on the marine environment.
horseshoe crabs
Wildlife

Help for Asian Horseshoe Crabs Could Start With a Substitute for Their Blood

Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.
April 2, 2021
by
Madeline Bodin
Experts say tracking international trade and limiting biomedical use could turn the tide for Asia’s three overlooked horseshoe crab species.
charred car and debris
The Ask

A ‘Disasterologist’ Talks Climate Change

Emergency management expert Samantha Montano explains why the climate crisis should be a key part of emergency planning.
January 25, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Emergency management expert Samantha Montano explains why the climate crisis should be a key part of emergency planning.
Antarctic sun
Editorials

The Revelator’s Top 12 Articles of 2020

Pandemics and other disasters showed us what we have to lose — and how hard people are working to save the planet.
December 30, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Pandemics and other disasters showed us what we have to lose — and how hard people are working to save the planet.
overlook
Editorials

The Revelator’s Top 12 Environmental Commentaries of 2020

Our contributors offered expert ideas and perspective about pandemics, climate change, the Trump administration and more.
December 23, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Our contributors offered expert ideas and perspective about pandemics, climate change, the Trump administration and more.
San Juan Islands National Monument
Editorials

Where Do We Go From Here?

We survived the pandemic, the election and worsening climate change — but not without a few scars. Now’s the time to stay safe and build resilience.
December 17, 2020
by
John R. Platt
We survived the pandemic, the election and worsening climate change — but not without a few scars. Now’s the time to stay safe and build resilience.
potatoes
Commentaries

A Crop Pandemic Would Be as Devastating for Biodiversity and Food Security as COVID-19

Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
October 7, 2020
by
Oscar Ortiz
Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.
coronavirus
News

The COVID-19 Crisis: Our Pandemic Coverage

Articles, essays and videos discussing critical issues about zoonotic diseases — and what’s going on behind the scenes while we’re coping with this crisis.
September 15, 2020
by
The Revelator
Articles, essays and videos discussing critical issues about zoonotic diseases — and what’s going on behind the scenes while we’re coping with this crisis.

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