Conservation groups and advocates explore ways to support equity, inclusion, and justice in environmental efforts.
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Study Suggests the Threat of Mold-Associated Illnesses May Be Underappreciated
New research examines potential health risks linked to mold exposure and the need for greater awareness.
New research examines potential health risks linked to mold exposure and the need for greater awareness.
Tech Helps Vietnam Rangers Turn the Tide on Poaching
New technology is helping Vietnam’s forest rangers monitor wildlife, prevent poaching, and protect endangered species.
New technology is helping Vietnam’s forest rangers monitor wildlife, prevent poaching, and protect endangered species.
Why It’s Hard to Invest Your Retirement Sustainably — And How You Can Overcome the Obstacles
Retirement providers are legally required to diversify your holdings, but that also locks them into putting some of your money into fossil fuels. They are ways to move your money out of Big Oil.
Retirement providers are legally required to diversify your holdings, but that also locks them into putting some of your money into fossil fuels. They are ways to move your money out of Big Oil.
Wildfire Prevention Has Always Been a Challenge in the West. Hotter, Drier Weather Is Making It Worse.
In an overheating era, the old ways of keeping fires from raging out of control may no longer work.
In an overheating era, the old ways of keeping fires from raging out of control may no longer work.
Amazon Data Center Slated for NC Town With Devastating Industrial History
In the North Carolina Sandhills, a sprawling data center project threatens to repeat the past, stirring memories of a chicken processing plant disaster.
In the North Carolina Sandhills, a sprawling data center project threatens to repeat the past, stirring memories of a chicken processing plant disaster.
Leaving the Leaves Welcomes Wildlife, Preserves Biodiversity
Many butterflies, moths and bees overwinter close to where they spent the growing season.
Many butterflies, moths and bees overwinter close to where they spent the growing season.
The Eagle and the Condor Unite–A Story of Climate Restoration
An interview with filmmaker Vic Compher
Why I am eager to be on team Planet Earth is that regardless of which side of the discussion you find yourself on, that climate crisis is real or a hoax conjured up by hippie dippy people, we all breathe the same air and drink the same water. I want a healthy and sustainable planet…
Wildfire Season Is Changing. Spokane Is Showing How.
Spokane’s wildfire experience reveals how longer, more intense fire seasons are reshaping communities and climate preparedness.
Spokane’s wildfire experience reveals how longer, more intense fire seasons are reshaping communities and climate preparedness.
Forests in Liberia Are Falling to Cocoa, in Half a Year the EU Could Ban Imports
At the end of the year, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to take effect.
At the end of the year, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to take effect.
Why Are Some Animals Considered ‘Pests’? It Comes Down to Culture and Convenience
How cultural values and human convenience shape which animals are labeled pests and how we respond to them.
How cultural values and human convenience shape which animals are labeled pests and how we respond to them.
More Than 100 Queen Ants Destined for Laos Seized in Mexico
Authorities in Mexico’s Jalisco state seized a parcel containing 105 queen harvester ants concealed in toys.
Authorities in Mexico’s Jalisco state seized a parcel containing 105 queen harvester ants concealed in toys.
Whale of the Month: Minke Whale
One of the world’s most widely distributed whale species is practically invisible in the media. Let’s change that.
One of the world’s most widely distributed whale species is practically invisible in the media. Let’s change that.
Restoring Europe’s Wetlands to Combat Climate Change and Boost Economies
Centuries of drainage have turned many of Europe’s wetlands from carbon stores into sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Now EU-funded researchers are exploring how restoring wetlands could benefit both climate and local economies.
Centuries of drainage have turned many of Europe’s wetlands from carbon stores into sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Now EU-funded researchers are exploring how restoring wetlands could benefit both climate and local economies.
New Genetic Approaches Raise Hopes for Restoring the American Chestnut to Its Former Glory
Scientists are using genetic approaches to help restore the American chestnut tree after decades of decline from blight.
Scientists are using genetic approaches to help restore the American chestnut tree after decades of decline from blight.
The Global Gold Rush Consuming the Amazon (Commentary)
A commentary explores how rising gold demand is driving environmental destruction and pressure on Amazon ecosystems.
A commentary explores how rising gold demand is driving environmental destruction and pressure on Amazon ecosystems.