What’s at Risk for Arctic Wildlife if Trump Expands Oil Drilling in the Fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
The National Petroleum Reserve is vital for the health of the planet. However, its future is at risk.
Rights of the Wild: 3 Projects Working to Protect Nature’s Silent Citizens
Challenging the dominance of ‘human supremacy’ over nature, these three movements are asking us to rethink our relationship with the…
The weird way that penguin guano (poop) might be cooling Antarctica
Scientists find that ammonia wafting from all that penguin guano kicks off an atmospheric chain reaction.
Giving non-human beings a seat at the table: Animals in the Room
How might animals have a stake in democratic processes? How do we truly hear what they want? This project aims…
Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating
President Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping the federal government from buying paper straws. His attack on paper straws…
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to the public. Since 2002, 80 domestic cats have been found…
Oh, Great: Rat Populations Are Surging as Cities Heat Up
Hotter weather makes it easier for rodents to feed and breed. Washington, D.C. saw a 390 percent increase in rats…
Reintroducing Bison to Kansas Tallgrass Prairies
Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance
What If Nature Had a Voice? The Planetary Democrats Want to Give It One.
The Planetary Democrats, a European legal association, wants to create a global planetary parliament that would represent the interests of…
Baby beavers born in urban London for the first time in over 400 years
Baby beavers have been born in urban London for the first time in over 400 years, marking a milestone for…
Doggy bags packed with seeds to help rewild nature reserve in England
Equipped with backpacks full of wildflower seeds, dogs in a scheme in England are mimicking an ecological role left vacant…
The Case of the Armadillo: Is It Spreading Leprosy in Florida?
Leprosy remains rare in the United States. But Florida, which often reports the most cases of any state, has seen…
