Researcher Dana Wright is one of a handful of scientists studying one of the world’s rarest creatures, the North Pacific right whale.
International Mercury Regulations Fail to Protect the Environment, Public Health: Study
Mercury is one of the most concerning chemicals affecting public health and the environment.
Mercury is one of the most concerning chemicals affecting public health and the environment.
The More Degraded a Forest, the Quieter Its Wildlife, New Study Shows
Tropical forest researchers are increasingly using bioacoustics to record and analyze ecosystem soundscapes, the sounds that animals make, which in turn can be used as a proxy for forest health.
Tropical forest researchers are increasingly using bioacoustics to record and analyze ecosystem soundscapes, the sounds that animals make, which in turn can be used as a proxy for forest health.
Is There a ‘Lighter Side’ to Our Possible Environmental Apocalypse? (Commentary)
Ocean activist and author David Helvarg deals with dark thoughts about the state of the world environment with humor in a new op-ed.
Ocean activist and author David Helvarg deals with dark thoughts about the state of the world environment with humor in a new op-ed.
Amid Changing Climate, Bangladesh Farming Groups Conserve Indigenous Rice Seeds
Bangladesh, the fourth biggest rice-producing country in the world, produces around 39 million tons of rice annually to feed its 170 million people, with 130 lab-developed high-yielding varieties.
Bangladesh, the fourth biggest rice-producing country in the world, produces around 39 million tons of rice annually to feed its 170 million people, with 130 lab-developed high-yielding varieties.
Roads, Human Activity Take a Toll on Red Pandas: Q&A With Researcher Damber Bista
In an interview with Mongabay, Bista talks about the added stress that habitat fragmentation is putting on juvenile red pandas, the need for landscape-level conservation measures, and the importance of long-term studies.
In an interview with Mongabay, Bista talks about the added stress that habitat fragmentation is putting on juvenile red pandas, the need for landscape-level conservation measures, and the importance of long-term studies.
Wildlife Trafficking Gradually Returns After Pandemic Lull, Mostly by Sea
Bulk shipments by sea accounted for most of the illegal wildlife parts seized by authorities around the world in 2022.
Bulk shipments by sea accounted for most of the illegal wildlife parts seized by authorities around the world in 2022.
Monarch Butterflies Become a Powerful Symbol for Justice at the U.S./Mexico Border
Monarch butterflies have become a strong symbol for advocates of biological diversity and human rights at the U.S./Mexico border.
Monarch butterflies have become a strong symbol for advocates of biological diversity and human rights at the U.S./Mexico border.
What’s Black and White and Spins? Wind Turbines That Don’t Kill Birds
A new study suggests a way to stop seabirds from colliding with wind turbines: painting a black-and-white pattern on all three blades and the pylon to produce a flickering effect.
A new study suggests a way to stop seabirds from colliding with wind turbines: painting a black-and-white pattern on all three blades and the pylon to produce a flickering effect.
Do Tiger-Dense Habitats Also Help Save Carbon Stock? It’s Complicated
A new study centered on Nepal’s Chitwan National Park attempts to identify whether there’s a relationship between successful tiger conservation and habitats with high levels of carbon locked away in the vegetation.
A new study centered on Nepal’s Chitwan National Park attempts to identify whether there’s a relationship between successful tiger conservation and habitats with high levels of carbon locked away in the vegetation.
Citizen-Run Conservation Booms in South America, Despite State Neglect
The number of privately protected areas in South America has exploded over the past two decades, and today cover some 2 million hectares (5 million acres). Most of these areas are collectively owned by campesino communities or smallholder families, and many operate independently, without being registered.
The number of privately protected areas in South America has exploded over the past two decades, and today cover some 2 million hectares (5 million acres). Most of these areas are collectively owned by campesino communities or smallholder families, and many operate independently, without being registered.
Can We Control Marine Invaders by Eating Them?
The Mediterranean Sea is home to more than 750 exotic species. Some have adverse ecological effects, like lionfish and blue crabs, but are also edible and even tasty.
The Mediterranean Sea is home to more than 750 exotic species. Some have adverse ecological effects, like lionfish and blue crabs, but are also edible and even tasty.
Southern Atmospheric Rivers Drive Irreversible Melting of Arctic Sea Ice: Study
Arctic sea ice extent has reached its winter maximum extent for 2023 at 14.62 million sq. km., the fifth lowest on record. Combined with this year’s unprecedentedly small Antarctic sea ice summer minimum extent, global sea ice coverage reached a record low in January.
Arctic sea ice extent has reached its winter maximum extent for 2023 at 14.62 million sq. km., the fifth lowest on record. Combined with this year’s unprecedentedly small Antarctic sea ice summer minimum extent, global sea ice coverage reached a record low in January.
Duck, Duck, Rice: Vermont Farm Models Diverse Method of Raising Sustainable Grains
Traditionally thought of as a warm climate crop, some varieties of rice can also thrive in temperate regions, including the northeastern U.S.
Traditionally thought of as a warm climate crop, some varieties of rice can also thrive in temperate regions, including the northeastern U.S.
Can We Fix Our Failing Food Systems? Agroecology Has Answers
Two regions where these impacts and depletion are being felt most are in California’s Central Valley and on America’s Great Plains.
Two regions where these impacts and depletion are being felt most are in California’s Central Valley and on America’s Great Plains.
On Wildlife and the Metaverse, Some Ethical Considerations (Commentary)
The Metaverse may facilitate even more physical events and activities to take place online, thus cutting down on carbon emissions resulting from travel.
The Metaverse may facilitate even more physical events and activities to take place online, thus cutting down on carbon emissions resulting from travel.