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Pollution

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News

Green Crime: Inside the Minds of the People Destroying the Planet, and How to Stop Them

A new book by criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw explains the motives of environmental criminals and the defenders who expose their EcoCrimes.
March 16, 2026
by
Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D.
A new book by criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw explains the motives of environmental criminals and the defenders who expose their EcoCrimes.
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Sustainability

Reducing Plastic Waste: Three Ways to Replace Disposable with Reusable

By focusing on reusable products, some organizations are helping to break our addiction to single-use plastic.
February 9, 2026
by
Melissa Gaskill
By focusing on reusable products, some organizations are helping to break our addiction to single-use plastic.
Extinction Countdown

Rocket Frog, Damselfish, and Bandicoots: The Species Declared Extinct in 2025

This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.
January 20, 2026
by
John R. Platt
This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.
Extinction Countdown

Species to Watch in 2026

From orangutans to parrots, hellbenders, and a newly discovered Tanzanian grass, these species — and the threats they face — are sure to make headlines in the year ahead.
January 7, 2026
by
John R. Platt
From orangutans to parrots, hellbenders, and a newly discovered Tanzanian grass, these species — and the threats they face — are sure to make headlines in the year ahead.
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Editorials

Extreme Weather, Wildlife Trafficking, and Giraffes: 15 of Our Most Powerful Articles of 2025

Our reporters showcased the power and importance of journalism covering wildlife, climate change, and environmental justice.
December 29, 2025
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John R. Platt
Our reporters showcased the power and importance of journalism covering wildlife, climate change, and environmental justice.
Commentaries

There Is No Such Thing as a Fail-Safe Nuclear Power Plant

Yet Trump and megacorporations are gambling with new nuclear reactors to supercharge artificial intelligence (and profits).
December 12, 2025
by
Ingrid Eisenstadter
Yet Trump and megacorporations are gambling with new nuclear reactors to supercharge artificial intelligence (and profits).
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News

Conservation’s Hot Topics of 2026: From Artificial Intelligence to Mirror Molecules

Forests, soil, plastic waste, war debris, and a darker ocean also appear on the annual ‘horizon scan’ addressing conservation priorities for the years ahead.
December 8, 2025
by
Mary Hoff
Forests, soil, plastic waste, war debris, and a darker ocean also appear on the annual ‘horizon scan’ addressing conservation priorities for the years ahead.
Extinction Countdown

Can an International Treaty Save the American Eel?

Overfishing and other threats have depleted populations of this iconic species. A new proposal to restrict international trade under CITES could offer them a lifeline.
November 21, 2025
by
John R. Platt
Overfishing and other threats have depleted populations of this iconic species. A new proposal to restrict international trade under CITES could offer them a lifeline.
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Pollution & Toxins

Biodegradable Plastics: Help or Hype?

Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more “natural” materials, but research shows those still have risks.
November 10, 2025
by
Melissa Gaskill
Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more “natural” materials, but research shows those still have risks.
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From the Archives

Why We Need Environmental Regulations

Many people are unaware of what life was like before major environmental laws. That makes it easier for corporate interests to push for harmful deregulation.
November 5, 2025
by
Nicholas Crane Moore
Many people are unaware of what life was like before major environmental laws. That makes it easier for corporate interests to push for harmful deregulation.

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