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Protect This Place: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Park boundaries can’t protect against everything, and the trees that give the reserve its name remain threatened by climate change, fire, and an invasive fungus.
January 8, 2025
by
Christa Horn
Park boundaries can’t protect against everything, and the trees that give the reserve its name remain threatened by climate change, fire, and an invasive fungus.
Environmental Books

20 Environmental Books to Inspire You in the Year Ahead

Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.
December 11, 2024
by
John R. Platt
Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.
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News

On the Horizon: Nature’s Top Emerging Threats and Opportunities

Melting glaciers, plant genetics, protection from forever chemicals, and more: An annual look at the conservation horizon reveals priorities for the years ahead.
December 9, 2024
by
Mary Hoff
Melting glaciers, plant genetics, protection from forever chemicals, and more: An annual look at the conservation horizon reveals priorities for the years ahead.
Wildlife

‘Like a Phoenix,’ A New Forest Emerges From the Destruction in Ukraine

Russia’s bombing of Kakhovka Dam in 2023 killed hundreds of people and tens of thousands of animals, but it’s also provided a potential ecological reset.
November 12, 2024
by
Ruchi Kumar
Russia’s bombing of Kakhovka Dam in 2023 killed hundreds of people and tens of thousands of animals, but it’s also provided a potential ecological reset.
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Commentaries

Tree Cutting in Egypt: The Desertification of Governance

Egyptians face worsening threats from heat and pollution. So why is the country cutting down thousands of healthy trees?
October 2, 2024
by
Essam Shaban
Egyptians face worsening threats from heat and pollution. So why is the country cutting down thousands of healthy trees?
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Extinction Countdown

How Does Habitat Fragmentation Harm Wildlife?

To understand the problem, look to three monkey species, each of whom face the threat in different (and not always successful) ways.
May 15, 2024
by
John R. Platt
To understand the problem, look to three monkey species, each of whom face the threat in different (and not always successful) ways.
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News

Links From the Brink: Ukraine and Wildlife, Grizzlies and Wolves, Pesticides and Parkinson’s

Could the Russian invasion of Ukraine lead to worldwide declines in biodiversity? Plus other important conservation and environmental news.
April 8, 2024
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John R. Platt
Could the Russian invasion of Ukraine lead to worldwide declines in biodiversity? Plus other important conservation and environmental news.
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Commentaries

From Glass Ceilings to Green Houses: More Women Are Needed in Green Industry

Women play a critical role in sustainable development, combatting climate change, and taking care of our natural resources. But industry needs to do more to support them.
March 18, 2024
by
Katie Fleming
Women play a critical role in sustainable development, combatting climate change, and taking care of our natural resources. But industry needs to do more to support them.

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