Research shows that hybrid langurs often become infertile, putting future populations at risk of decline.
Environment
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.
Nepal’s Rhododendron Tourism Sparks Unchecked Liquor Trade Concerns
Nepal’s conservation laws prohibit commercial harvesting of rhododendrons from community forests without approval, but legal ambiguity over privately cultivated flowers has left officials uncertain about how to enforce existing rules.
Nepal’s conservation laws prohibit commercial harvesting of rhododendrons from community forests without approval, but legal ambiguity over privately cultivated flowers has left officials uncertain about how to enforce existing rules.
Why Hybrids — Not EVs — Are Winning Over US Consumers
High gas prices are driving EV growth in other parts of the world — but American drivers are favoring hybrids.
High gas prices are driving EV growth in other parts of the world — but American drivers are favoring hybrids.
5 Ways Data Centers Endanger Their Local Communities and the Country as a Whole
In the U.S., Virginia has more data centers than any other state — over 600, two-thirds of which are in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. In 2023, the state’s data centers consumed about 26% of Virginia’s total electricity supply — a higher share than in any other state.
In the U.S., Virginia has more data centers than any other state — over 600, two-thirds of which are in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. In 2023, the state’s data centers consumed about 26% of Virginia’s total electricity supply — a higher share than in any other state.
The Most Underfunded Climate Opportunities May Be at Sea
Ocean philanthropy has long focused on conservation, fisheries, and coastal livelihoods, but climate change is now threatening many of those gains while also making the ocean central to mitigation through offshore wind, cleaner shipping, blue carbon, and coastal resilience.
Ocean philanthropy has long focused on conservation, fisheries, and coastal livelihoods, but climate change is now threatening many of those gains while also making the ocean central to mitigation through offshore wind, cleaner shipping, blue carbon, and coastal resilience.
Tiktok’s Climate Pledges Collide With Sponsorship of Climate Deniers
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
By backing a right-wing Canadian conference featuring anti-climate speakers, experts warn TikTok has “abandoned” its commitments to combat climate misinformation.
Are Chatbots Actually Helping the Environment?
Sometimes they are helpful, sometimes they are a little clunky, but AI-driven chatbots have completely changed how we interact with our favorite brands.
Sometimes they are helpful, sometimes they are a little clunky, but AI-driven chatbots have completely changed how we interact with our favorite brands.
Losing Pollinator Insects Puts Human Health at Risk
Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research.
Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research.
Why Are People Buying Pet Ants?
Move over cats and dogs. There’s a new hot favorite pet in town: ants.
Move over cats and dogs. There’s a new hot favorite pet in town: ants.
Why the U.S. Still Bleeds Horseshoe Crabs Despite a Lab-Made Alternative
Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted in Europe, but not in the U.S.
Though the blood plays a critical role in drug safety testing, there are ongoing concerns about supply chain issues, ecosystem impacts and ethics. The synthetic alternative has been widely adopted in Europe, but not in the U.S.
Africa Races for Ebola Vaccine as Outbreak Outpaces Response
Bundibugyo virus spreading rapidly in DRC has no licensed vaccines or treatments
Bundibugyo virus spreading rapidly in DRC has no licensed vaccines or treatments
Barred Owls in Federal Crosshairs for Threat to Spotted Owls
Many officials agree that barred owl removal is an unfortunate but essential way to maintain the diminishing spotted owl population.
Many officials agree that barred owl removal is an unfortunate but essential way to maintain the diminishing spotted owl population.
Above an Australian Highway, a Bridge Reconnects Wilderness for Quolls, Koalas and Other Animals
Ecologists say reconnecting fragmented habitat is increasingly important as roads, urban expansion, extreme weather events and climate-driven bushfires isolate wildlife populations and reduce genetic diversity.
Ecologists say reconnecting fragmented habitat is increasingly important as roads, urban expansion, extreme weather events and climate-driven bushfires isolate wildlife populations and reduce genetic diversity.
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.
Spotting Social Media Misinformation on Climate Change
Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions.
Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions.