Traumatized, orphaned gibbon babies are stuffed into luggage and smuggled by air from southeast Asia to India.
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Protect This Place: Southern Appalachia
In this video edition, see how West Marion, North Carolina, envisions resilience after Hurricane Helene and more than a decade of disasters.
In this video edition, see how West Marion, North Carolina, envisions resilience after Hurricane Helene and more than a decade of disasters.
Even Chameleons Can’t Hide From Climate Change
These amazing, camouflaged reptiles have adapted to life in unique microhabitats, but that’s also made them more vulnerable to disruption.
These amazing, camouflaged reptiles have adapted to life in unique microhabitats, but that’s also made them more vulnerable to disruption.
‘Tortoise Guardians’ Protect Rare Giants
“They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.
“They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.
Protect This Place: Connected Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Philippines
In this video edition, see how Liquid Natural Gas exports threaten waters around the world — from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the Verde Island Passage.
In this video edition, see how Liquid Natural Gas exports threaten waters around the world — from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the Verde Island Passage.
Dr. Green: Can Wildlife Get PTSD?
The science on wildlife PTSD is a rapidly growing field: How do we detect and treat post-trauma in our wild friends? And how can we prevent it?
The science on wildlife PTSD is a rapidly growing field: How do we detect and treat post-trauma in our wild friends? And how can we prevent it?
A Cactus in Court
Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.
Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.
The World’s Forests Won’t Be Saved by Science Alone: We Need Better Communication
Research tells us that we need sustainable forest practices. But how does this knowledge lead to action?
Research tells us that we need sustainable forest practices. But how does this knowledge lead to action?
Dr. Green: The Therapist-Patient Relationship
This week an environmentalist feels unheard by their therapist, so we’ll take a look at the therapist-client relationship for the best therapy outcome.
This week an environmentalist feels unheard by their therapist, so we’ll take a look at the therapist-client relationship for the best therapy outcome.
Save This Species: Bull Kelp
Warming oceans and changing marine ecosystems threaten this spectacular, canopy-forming kelp that creates underwater habitats and food sources for many other organisms.
Warming oceans and changing marine ecosystems threaten this spectacular, canopy-forming kelp that creates underwater habitats and food sources for many other organisms.
Insects Are Disappearing — Here’s How to Help
The world depends on healthy insect populations. As climate change and other threats cause their declines, simple actions can give them a much-needed boost.
The world depends on healthy insect populations. As climate change and other threats cause their declines, simple actions can give them a much-needed boost.
The Antidote to Your Eco-Anxiety May Be Right Outside
A chance encounter with new research, and a fresh look at an old houseplant, offered me a renewed appreciation of what we’re fighting for.
A chance encounter with new research, and a fresh look at an old houseplant, offered me a renewed appreciation of what we’re fighting for.
Dr. Green: How to Stay Environmentally Active at Any Age
Navigating the journey through life means stopping sometimes to reflect upon where we’ve been — and where we go next.
Navigating the journey through life means stopping sometimes to reflect upon where we’ve been — and where we go next.
From Night Howlers to Shape Shifters: Grizzled Is a Very Different Wildlife Field Guide
Wildlife journalist Jason Bittel’s new book is a wild ride (and a love letter) to some of North America’s most misunderstood (and amazing) animals.
Wildlife journalist Jason Bittel’s new book is a wild ride (and a love letter) to some of North America’s most misunderstood (and amazing) animals.
After Toxic Algae Blooms, Cayuga Lake Enters ‘The Twilight Zone’
Residents and vacationers flock to this New York lake each summer, but the water carries something harmful — and the community is fighting back.
Residents and vacationers flock to this New York lake each summer, but the water carries something harmful — and the community is fighting back.
The Work Behind the Win: The Long, Collective Effort Behind the Moments Conservation Celebrates
Conservation victories often look like moments. In reality they’re the visible tip of years — sometimes decades — of work, and we all too often fail to recognize the people responsible.
Conservation victories often look like moments. In reality they’re the visible tip of years — sometimes decades — of work, and we all too often fail to recognize the people responsible.