Environmental Preservation
How Electrified Steel Could Suck Toxic Metals From the Ocean
After a century of strip mining and deforestation, New Caldonia researchers are working to de-contaminate marine waters
The Ocean Is Running Out of Fish. Here's the Alarming Math
Based on reporting, the ocean has long appeared to offer an infinite bounty of fish. But research paints a grim picture, with annual catch on a decline
The Environmental Price of Dams
Why some conservationists are demolishing dams in the name of rivers and fish
This Swashbuckling Botanist Changed America’s Landscapes
Not always for the better
The Trashy Beginnings of “Don’t Mess With Texas”
A true story of the defining phrase of the Lone Star state
WHO Warns That Pollution Is Killing Millions of Children
New reports say that one in four deaths of young people under the age of five can be attributed to the environment
Fighting Illegal Fishing With Big Data
Global Fishing Watch is using satellite data to monitor suspicious ship activity on the high seas
Mining Exploration Begins in Michigan's Porcupine Mountains
Michigan is divided over a mining company's plans to drill for copper in a beloved state park
Twelve Years Ago, the Kyoto Protocol Set the Stage for Global Climate Change Policy
The predecessor of today’s Paris Agreement got us one step closer to an international plan of action on climate change
New Self-Sustaining “Wheat” Could Change the Farming Industry
It’s called Salish Blue, and it’s more than a science experiment
Meet the Cincinnati Zoo's Three Newborn Malayan Tigers
The adorable balls of fur could help the zoo diversify their tiger gene pool
Rachel Carson Wrote Silent Spring (Partly) Because of the Author of Stuart Little
The book was a turning point for the environmental movement
Humans Threaten Over 100 Precious Natural Heritage Sites
Forest loss and humans' footprint are endangering the very sites humans want to preserve
How Escaped Exotic Pet Birds Could Help Save Threatened Species
Though usually seen as a threat to local populations, these escapees could also help in the recovery of creatures in trouble
Department of Defense Calls for Biodegradable, Seed-Planting Ammo
These seed bombs could make Army training easier on the environment
Do Ocean Preserves Actually Work?
The U.S. now leads the world in protected marine areas. But are they a scientifically sound strategy?
Turning Ocean Garbage Into Gold
From the common plastic water bottle to the shoes of tsunami victims, one recycling organization tries to find a home for all ocean refuse
The Best Way to Protect the World’s Forests? Keep People in Them
Instead of kicking indigenous groups out, let them continue to manage these lands effectively, argues a new report
Wondering What a Bonfire Does to Your Lungs? We Answer Your Burning Questions
Setting large piles of stuff aflame can have significant environmental and human health impacts
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