Environmental Preservation
One-Third of Freshwater Fish Species Are at Risk of Extinction
Humans have severely damaged more than half of the world’s rivers
How Forming 'Fairy Circles' May Help Salt Marshes Adapt to Climate Change
The transient rings' secret to survival may be their ability to shape-shift based on nutrient availability
California's Central Valley and the Colorado River Delta Are Epicenters for North America's Migratory Birds
A database called eBird reveals as many as 65 million birds fly through these Western migration zones
To Save the Corpse Flower, Horticulturalists Are Playing the Role of Matchmakers
Genetic diversity is needed to produce viable plants. Scientists are using animal breeding methods to conserve the titan arum
Meet Ernie and Betty White: Two Conservation Dogs Sniffing Out Invasive Species in Wisconsin
These aren’t the only Labradors using their powerful sense of smell to aid in wildlife preservation efforts
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Will Not Face Mass Oil Drilling—for Now
Large oil companies skipped out on the auction, but environmentalists say a worrisome precedent has been set
Agriculture's Growing Footprint Could Threaten 17,000 Species With Habitat Loss
New research projects 1.3 million square miles of habitat will be converted to croplands by 2050
The Ten Best Science Books of 2020
New titles explore the mysterious lives of eels, the science of fear and our connections to the stars
Why Seagrass Could Be the Ocean's Secret Weapon Against Climate Change
A vast, mostly invisible ecosystem crucial to our life on Earth is in trouble, but efforts to save the 'prairies of the sea' are finally coming into focus
Artist Fashions Nike Air Jordan 5s From Trash
Sculptor Andy Yoder's latest exhibition is a nod to the Great Shoe Spill of 1990 and the advances in ocean science that came from it
Tribes Reintroduce Swift Fox to Northern Montana's Fort Belknap Reservation
After absence of more than 50 years, the pint-sized predator returns to the prairie
Trees Are Growing Fast and Dying Young Due to Climate Change
Rapid growth reduces the capacity of forests to absorb and store carbon dioxide
Painting Eyes on Cow Butts Could Save Cattle and Lion Lives
The four-year study in Botswana found cattle with eye marks painted on their behinds were less likely to be killed by predators
Scientists Capture First Murder Hornet in Washington State
It’s a step in the direction of eliminating the invasive species, experts say
Sierra Club Grapples With Founder John Muir’s Racism
The organization calls out Muir’s racist statements and pledges to diversify leadership and deepen environmental justice initiatives
Scientists Propose a New Name for Nature in the Time of COVID-19: The 'Anthropause'
Human travel came to a halt during COVID-19, and scientists argue that this worldwide 'pause' presents a rare opportunity to study our impact on animals
Seven Places to Get Outside This Summer—and the Environmental Heroes to Thank for Them
From Alaska to Florida, these spots offer fresh air and ample space for social distancing
The Forecast in National Parks Is Cloudy With a Chance of Plastic Rain
New research finds America’s western national parks and wilderness areas receive more than 1,000 tons of plastic rain every year
Drone Footage Shows Thousands of Nesting Sea Turtles
The roughly 64,000 green sea turtles were photographed off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia at Raine Island, the turtle's largest breeding ground
Already Unprecedented Rate of Wildlife Extinctions Is Accelerating
New research suggests roughly 500 species are likely to go extinct in the next two decades
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