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Endangered Species

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Wildlife

Time Is Running Out to Restore Plants and Animals That Exist Only in Captivity

At least 33 animals and 39 plants are extinct in the wild. But research suggests there is hope for restoring wild populations.
March 3, 2023
by
Donal Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Dalrymple
At least 33 animals and 39 plants are extinct in the wild. But research suggests there is hope for restoring wild populations.
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Wildlife

Wildlife Wins From Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Act

A bounty of much-needed new federal funds will help reconnect habit for freshwater and terrestrial animals.
February 27, 2023
by
Tara Lohan
A bounty of much-needed new federal funds will help reconnect habit for freshwater and terrestrial animals.
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Reviews

The First Must-Read Environmental Books of 2023 Have Arrived

From wolves to climate change, these new books will help set the agenda for the year ahead.
February 23, 2023
by
John R. Platt
From wolves to climate change, these new books will help set the agenda for the year ahead.
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Oceans & Clean Water

Klamath Countdown: Researchers Hustle Before Largest Dam-Removal Project Begins 

To anticipate the impacts of a historic river restoration, we need to understand how salmon, bats, insects, algae and other parts of the ecosystem are behaving today.
February 13, 2023
by
Tara Lohan
To anticipate the impacts of a historic river restoration, we need to understand how salmon, bats, insects, algae and other parts of the ecosystem are behaving today.
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Voices

Protect This Place: Jellico Mountains, Home of Magical Waterways and Unique Species

A 10,000-acre logging project threatens endangered species, recreation and nearby communities.
February 1, 2023
by
Chris Karounos and Whitney Hamblin
A 10,000-acre logging project threatens endangered species, recreation and nearby communities.
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News

Elephant Poop, Tasmanian Snails and Other Links From the Brink

We’ve got the latest on species rediscoveries, light pollution, right-wing posturing and more.
January 27, 2023
by
John R. Platt
We’ve got the latest on species rediscoveries, light pollution, right-wing posturing and more.
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Wildlife

Amazon Freshwater Stingrays Gain Much-Needed Protection — Will It Be Enough?

Experts say new international trade restrictions will help, but they leave several problems unsolved.
January 25, 2023
by
David Shiffman
Experts say new international trade restrictions will help, but they leave several problems unsolved.
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Wildlife

Species to Watch in 2023

This will be a critical year for several endangered and threatened species, as well as a time of opportunity for others.
January 3, 2023
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
This will be a critical year for several endangered and threatened species, as well as a time of opportunity for others.
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Editorials

Our Best Articles of 2022

Looking back at environmental loss — and more than a few successes — helps us look ahead to healing the planet.
December 28, 2022
by
John R. Platt and Tara Lohan
Looking back at environmental loss — and more than a few successes — helps us look ahead to healing the planet.
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Reviews

Our Favorite Environmental Books of 2022 

From big bears to the boreal forests, here are some books that moved us and helped illuminate what’s worth fighting for. 
December 21, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
From big bears to the boreal forests, here are some books that moved us and helped illuminate what’s worth fighting for. 

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