A philosopher tells an environmental success story that speaks to the moral necessity of ongoing work for wild beings.
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New Environmental Books: Spring-to-Summer Reads to Brighten and Enlighten
Whether you decide on a vacation or staycation, plan on finding inspiration in these books about owls, reptiles, climate justice, green gardening, and more.
Whether you decide on a vacation or staycation, plan on finding inspiration in these books about owls, reptiles, climate justice, green gardening, and more.
Dr. Green: Why Some People and Groups Become Resistant to Science
This week we explore how folks get lured into anti-science movements. Who is vulnerable? Are these groups cults? Why do certain ‘groupthink’ people act destructively toward the rest of the world?
This week we explore how folks get lured into anti-science movements. Who is vulnerable? Are these groups cults? Why do certain ‘groupthink’ people act destructively toward the rest of the world?
City Birds: New Study Shows Urban Habitat Matters for Migrating Species
Nearly half of all stopover sites used by migrating birds in North America fall within urban areas.
Nearly half of all stopover sites used by migrating birds in North America fall within urban areas.
Reflections on What Endures in Conservation
A meditation on building the future without forgetting what already works.
A meditation on building the future without forgetting what already works.
Dr. Green: What if Your Job Doesn’t Align With Your Eco-Values?
This week we tackle the frustration and rage that can prevent us from realizing rewarding careers — and productive, fulfilling lives.
This week we tackle the frustration and rage that can prevent us from realizing rewarding careers — and productive, fulfilling lives.
Dangerous Drinking: Is Bottled Water Really Safer Than Tap Water?
Bottled water sales are way up, thanks in part to the industry marketing it as cleaner than tap water. But plastic poses a real danger, according to experts and studies.
Bottled water sales are way up, thanks in part to the industry marketing it as cleaner than tap water. But plastic poses a real danger, according to experts and studies.
Asian Forests Grow Increasingly Silent as Gibbon Trafficking Hits an All-Time High
Traumatized, orphaned gibbon babies are stuffed into luggage and smuggled by air from southeast Asia to India.
Traumatized, orphaned gibbon babies are stuffed into luggage and smuggled by air from southeast Asia to India.
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.