The Whimbrel and the Wind Turbines: Capable of Coexistence?
The Nature Conservancy and the College of William and Mary are researching potential conflicts with the Whimbrel Dominion Energy’s offshore…
An Oregon wood treater kept polluting a town’s water source with a now-banned chemical — but regulators didn’t stop it
Nearby tribe calls on state, federal agencies to end a “decade-long pattern of reckless violations”
The Chinese Dam Threatening the Tapanuli Orangutan
When a new orangutan species was found near a Chinese-owned hydrodam in Indonesia, scientists and advocates launched a campaign to…
Vermont Forest Tries New Model of Growth: Diversity and Logging
The US Forest Service aims to roll out a new ‘triad’ plan to protect old and new tree growth in…
The Woman Who Rescues Bees: From Doomed Swarm to Thriving Hive
Molly Earl, the Bee Queen, rescues bees from extermination. The bees thank her with award-winning golden honey.
The Tricky Problem of Zombie Fires
As the Earth warms and soils dry out, underground zombie fires are becoming more of a concern for the environment…
Jersey Shore town Uses Oysters to Fight Rising Sea Level and Erosion
The oysters, or “coastal ecosystem engineers” are thriving in man-made reefs of concrete and recycled shells that protect coastlines here…
The new map helping conservationists protect migratory species
Marine animals cross oceans and borders, making protection difficult – but a new migration map could help close the gaps.
Seeing fewer fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.
Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make…
Bald Eagles in Georgia: Population Rebounds
Bald eagles in Georgia are still rare. It’s still listed as a threatened species under state law, but it’s going…
How Plants Could Save Us From ‘Forever Chemicals’
Tools to address PFAS pollution are limited. Here's what researchers are learning about how these chemicals travel through the environment…
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.
