Environmental Preservation
Russia Frees Last Belugas From Notorious ‘Whale Jail’
Dozens of orcas and belugas had been kept in small sea pens, reportedly awaiting sale to China
Hungry Goats Helped Save the Reagan Library From a California Wildfire
Some heroes wear capes, others like to eat flammable weeds
New York’s Last Fire Watchtower Has Been Restored
Built in the 1850s, the structure was once part of the city's fire-fighting network
Part of the Badlands Opens to Bison—for the First Time in 150 Years
A parcel of private land had previously stopped the animals from expanding their range in the Badlands National Park
If We Connect Fragmented Habitat, New Species Will Come, Study Shows
An 18-year study of longleaf pine savannah showed a 5 percent species increase per year when isolated plots were reconnected
Common Pesticides Delay Songbird Migration, Trigger Significant Weight Loss
Within six hours of ingesting a high dose of pesticide, sparrows lost six percent of their body weight and 17 percent of their fat stores
The U.S. Loses a Football Field-Sized Patch of Nature Every 30 Seconds
A new report outlines the benefits offered by preserving 30 percent of the country’s remaining natural land and oceans by 2030
Justin Bieber Ruined This Idyllic Icelandic Canyon
Over a million people have tromped the edges of Fjaðrárgljúfur since Biebs danced on its edge in a 2015 video
Do 'Biodegradable' Plastic Bags Actually Degrade?
A new study has found that the bags could still hold weight after being buried in water and soil for three years
Meal Kit Delivery May Not Actually Be That Bad for the Environment
Services like Blue Apron have come under fire for using excessive packaging, but a new study found that pre-portioned meals cut down on food waste
How an Oil Spill Inspired the First Earth Day
Before Earth Day made a name for the environmental movement, a massive oil spill put a spotlight on the dangers of pollution
Why Have Garfield Phones Been Washing Ashore in France for 30 Years?
The mystery has been solved, but environmental advocates aren't celebrating
New York to Introduce State-Wide Ban on Plastic Bags
But the plan has drawn criticism from both business groups and environmental advocates
Seven Technologies That Could Help Fight Food Waste
From food-sharing apps to "smart" storage systems, these innovations might reduce the amount of food you toss
The Rise of 'Zero-Waste' Grocery Stores
A growing number of supermarkets sell food without packaging in an effort to reduce the toll of plastic on the environment
Border Wall Construction Threatens Texas Butterfly Sanctuary
Construction vehicles and law enforcement arrived at the National Butterfly Center on Sunday, sparking confusion among staff members
New York City Has Banned Plastic Foam Containers
Single-use foam products 'cannot be recycled in a manner that is economically feasible, environmentally effective, and safe for employees,' the city said
A Photographer's Quest to Document the Last of the Rainforest Caribou
In a new book, photographer David Moskowitz turns his lens on the story of a rapidly declining species and habitat
The Deadly Donora Smog of 1948 Spurred Environmental Protection—But Have We Forgotten the Lesson?
Steel and zinc industries provided Donora residents with work, but also robbed them of their health, and for some, their lives
What Makes the Flint Hills of Kansas a Sight to See
70 classical musicians. 200 acres of windblown prairie. And the bracing spirit of the heartland. A Kansas symphony in six movements
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