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Environmental Books

10 Environmental Books We’re Reading This Spring

From climate change to wildlife trafficking, these new books tackle the toughest problems of the day, along with vital solutions.
March 24, 2021
by
John R. Platt
From climate change to wildlife trafficking, these new books tackle the toughest problems of the day, along with vital solutions.
two pumpjacks with flare
Pollution & Toxins

Biden Moves to Dial Down America’s Soaring Methane Emissions

Experts say the new administration can jumpstart climate protections by taking on rising methane emissions, but it won’t be easy or quick.
January 29, 2021
by
Tim Lydon
Experts say the new administration can jumpstart climate protections by taking on rising methane emissions, but it won’t be easy or quick.
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Commentaries

Reform the Bureau of Land Management: Biden Must Succeed Where Obama Failed

An agency insider looks at a history of failure and sees long-delayed opportunities for change and progress.
January 19, 2021
by
Richard Spotts
An agency insider looks at a history of failure and sees long-delayed opportunities for change and progress.
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Wildlife

Midnight Rush: 6 Ways Trump Trashed the Environment During the Holidays

Protections for endangered species, disaster assistance and conservation were all targets of the most recent round of attacks on the environment.
January 4, 2021
by
Tara Lohan
Protections for endangered species, disaster assistance and conservation were all targets of the most recent round of attacks on the environment.
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Commentaries

How Biden Can Do More Than Just Restore Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks

Undoing Trump’s damage won’t be enough. Here’s where Biden can push forward public lands, climate and energy policy.
December 4, 2020
by
Jonathan Thompson
Undoing Trump’s damage won’t be enough. Here’s where Biden can push forward public lands, climate and energy policy.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Arts

Keep Looking Forward: 20 Instagram Accounts for Environmental Inspiration

Whether you’re stuck inside during the pandemic or just waiting for election results, these accounts will keep you motivated and connected to the natural world.
November 3, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Whether you’re stuck inside during the pandemic or just waiting for election results, these accounts will keep you motivated and connected to the natural world.
Bird flying over refuge wetland
Commentaries

Avian Botulism Kills 40,000 Birds at National Wildlife Refuge

Heat, drought and water policy have created a slow-motion catastrophe at a refuge on the California-Oregon border.
October 9, 2020
by
Meghan Hertel
Heat, drought and water policy have created a slow-motion catastrophe at a refuge on the California-Oregon border.
line of solar arrays
Climate Change

Four Environmental Fights on the 2020 Ballot

Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.
September 29, 2020
by
Tara Lohan
Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.
Hawk sits on top of sign
Wildlife

Hunting for Game Wardens: A Shortage of Conservation Officers Threatens Wildlife

States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. COVID-19 could make it worse.
June 1, 2020
by
Jodi Helmer
States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. COVID-19 could make it worse.
Closed sign
Commentaries

COVID-19 Reveals a Crisis of Public Spaces

The problem of overcrowded public lands and insufficient urban green space predates the pandemic. Are we finally willing to fund the solutions?
May 13, 2020
by
Stephen Lezak
The problem of overcrowded public lands and insufficient urban green space predates the pandemic. Are we finally willing to fund the solutions?

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