A first-of-its-kind study uses social media photos and posts to assess the level of illegal hunting in Lebanon, where studies show an estimated 2.5 million birds are killed each year.
Environment
Abandoned Coal Mines Are Becoming the Batteries of the Future
This approach not only gives these disused mines a second life but also offers economic and environmental benefits to communities once reliant on coal.
This approach not only gives these disused mines a second life but also offers economic and environmental benefits to communities once reliant on coal.
Yes, Your Friends and Neighbors Want to Talk to You About Climate Change
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation.
Really, they do — they just don’t think you want to talk about it. So stop being afraid of pushback, break the “climate silence,” and start a conversation.
AI Uncovers How Birds Remix Their Songs Over Time
If you thought only humans had unique musical tastes that differed drastically across geographies and generations, think again.
If you thought only humans had unique musical tastes that differed drastically across geographies and generations, think again.
How the Woodfree Paper Industry Is Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Woodfree paper which is sometimes referred to as free sheet paper or fine paper, is produced primarily from chemical pulp instead of mechanical pulp.
Woodfree paper which is sometimes referred to as free sheet paper or fine paper, is produced primarily from chemical pulp instead of mechanical pulp.
Saturn’s Moon Could Have Life, but Only a Little Bit
Saturn’s moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, a new study finds.
Saturn’s moon Titan could harbor life, but only a tiny amount, a new study finds.
Proforestation: The Case for Leaving Trees Alone
In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years.
In a quiet corner of northern New York state, the white pines of the Adirondack Forest Preserve rise like sentinels, untouched for more than 125 years.
New Report: Where Now for Plastic Packaging? Plastic Recycling Myths and Ways Forward
The plastics crisis isn’t being solved—it’s being greenwashed
The plastics crisis isn’t being solved—it’s being greenwashed
Diverse Forests and Forest Rewilding Offer Resilience Against Climate Change
When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest health and resilience, climate mitigation and biodiversity.
When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest health and resilience, climate mitigation and biodiversity.
Bird Bias? New Research Reveals ‘Drab’ Species Get…Less Research
Focusing on brightly plumaged and “familiar” birds can leave important conservation questions unanswered — and even put less attractive species at risk.
Focusing on brightly plumaged and “familiar” birds can leave important conservation questions unanswered — and even put less attractive species at risk.
How the Biggest Brands Are Tackling the Plastic Problem
Consumer goods industries say they are stepping up to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: plastic waste.
Consumer goods industries say they are stepping up to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: plastic waste.
Invasive Water Hyacinths Are Effective at Removing Microplastics, Study Finds
Despite its reputation as a nuisance, water hyacinth has been shown to clean polluted water, effectively removing agricultural runoff and heavy metals.
Despite its reputation as a nuisance, water hyacinth has been shown to clean polluted water, effectively removing agricultural runoff and heavy metals.
Understanding Nigeria’s Increasing Heat Levels
The Earth is our only planet. Together, let’s take care of it.
The Earth is our only planet. Together, let’s take care of it.
The Toxic Toll of Manicures & Pedicures?
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says these chemicals come with serious health risks, including nervous system, respiratory and reproductive harm.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says these chemicals come with serious health risks, including nervous system, respiratory and reproductive harm.
Wildlife, Not Livestock: Why the Eastern Shoshone in Wyoming Are Reclassifying Buffalo
"Bringing the buffalo back is about our relationship with them, not domination over them."
“Bringing the buffalo back is about our relationship with them, not domination over them.”
97-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise Becomes a First-Time Mom
Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises are critically endangered, with only 3,400 individuals remaining.
Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises are critically endangered, with only 3,400 individuals remaining.