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Habitat Destruction

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Ideas

The Earth Has a Microbiome — And It Needs Help

Soil’s microbial communities keep it healthy, just like the one in our guts. But new research finds we’re not doing a good enough job of protecting it.
December 5, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
Soil’s microbial communities keep it healthy, just like the one in our guts. But new research finds we’re not doing a good enough job of protecting it.
A tiny frog sits on the tip of a human finger
Extinction Countdown

Frogs vs. Climate Change: How Long Can They Stand the Heat?

New research compiles the “heat tolerance” of 616 amphibian species — and reveals how much more we need to know.
November 16, 2022
by
John R. Platt
New research compiles the “heat tolerance” of 616 amphibian species — and reveals how much more we need to know.
Oceans & Clean Water

Why Scientists Are Rallying to Save Ponds

Humble ponds have a key role to play in fighting climate change and aiding conservation — but only if we protect them.
November 7, 2022
by
Jack McGovan
Humble ponds have a key role to play in fighting climate change and aiding conservation — but only if we protect them.
Top of hoover dam with lake mead behind it showing fallen water level
Wildlife

Left Out to Dry: Wildlife Threatened by Colorado River Basin Water Crisis

Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
September 12, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
Flock of waterfowl leave flooded field
Book Excerpts

Helping Wildlife Survive Climate Change

The new book Nowhere Left to Go shows how climate change threatens myriad species. But there are ways we can help.
July 25, 2022
by
Benjamin von Brackel
The new book Nowhere Left to Go shows how climate change threatens myriad species. But there are ways we can help.
earthworm in dirt
Sustainability

‘Soil Isn’t Forever’: Why Biodiversity Also Needs Protection Below the Ground

We know more than ever about the abundance of life in the soil. Now we have to step up to save it.
July 13, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
We know more than ever about the abundance of life in the soil. Now we have to step up to save it.
person on roof of house installing panels
Climate Change

Time for Solar Energy to Shine

President Biden made waves with recent actions to boost solar manufacturing, but states have been busy, too.
July 5, 2022
by
Tara Lohan
President Biden made waves with recent actions to boost solar manufacturing, but states have been busy, too.
Thermal and infrared images
Wildlife

The English Volunteer Group Changing How We Study Animals at Night

How can we research animals in the darkness of night, when we can’t even see them properly?
June 13, 2022
by
Jack McGovan
How can we research animals in the darkness of night, when we can’t even see them properly?
Langkawi
Voices

Protect This Place: The Langkawi Archipelago, an Ancient Jewel

This nature haven, an important area for marine mammals, is losing its luster as developments come at a price to the ecosystem and wildlife.
May 20, 2022
by
Sandra Teoh Zhi Yi and Saliza Bono
This nature haven, an important area for marine mammals, is losing its luster as developments come at a price to the ecosystem and wildlife.
Voices

Protect This Place: Lianyungang, an Underrated Pearl in the Yellow Sea

Shrinking tidal flat habitats in eastern China threaten critical stopover sites for migratory shorebirds.
May 6, 2022
by
Ziyou Yang
Shrinking tidal flat habitats in eastern China threaten critical stopover sites for migratory shorebirds.

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