Jessica Beverly made her two boys stay inside when Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed her Woodstock home in June. But she had work to do.
Environment
Study Shows Dire Outlook for Amphibians: 40% Threatened With Extinction
A global survey of 8,000 amphibian species by the IUCN reveals that 40% of them are at some risk of extinction: 2,873 species in total.
A global survey of 8,000 amphibian species by the IUCN reveals that 40% of them are at some risk of extinction: 2,873 species in total.
Giant Sequoias: How to Save the Last of the Biggest Trees
What is the status of California’s giant sequoias trees and what’s being done to save them from extinction?
What is the status of California’s giant sequoias trees and what’s being done to save them from extinction?
News Media Is Not Doing Its Job in Covering the Climate and Ecological Emergency
The media must dig deeper and cover how our lives need to change
The media must dig deeper and cover how our lives need to change
Lethal or Not? Australia’s Beaches Are a Crucible for Shark Control Methods
For decades, Australia’s east-coast states have attempted to keep beachgoers safe from sharks by deploying entangling shark nets and culling species deemed dangerous.
In Alaska, Preparing for Tsunamis Is No Small Feat
A complex, volatile coast leaves Alaska vulnerable to tsunamis. Warning locals of the risks still comes with challenges.
A complex, volatile coast leaves Alaska vulnerable to tsunamis. Warning locals of the risks still comes with challenges.
How Climate Change Affects the Food Crisis
Extreme weather is a driver of world hunger.
Extreme weather is a driver of world hunger.
Conservation Programs Offer Solutions to Climate Threats, but Are Vastly Underfunded
The Biden administration has called USDA conservation programs a “linchpin” in the nation’s climate strategy.
The Biden administration has called USDA conservation programs a “linchpin” in the nation’s climate strategy.
Beyond Climate: Fossil Fuels Rapidly Eroding Earth’s ‘Safe Operating Space’
This exclusive three-part Mongabay mini-series explores how the oil, natural gas and coal industry are destabilizing nine vital Earth systems, which create a “safe operating space” for humanity and other life on the planet.
This exclusive three-part Mongabay mini-series explores how the oil, natural gas and coal industry are destabilizing nine vital Earth systems, which create a “safe operating space” for humanity and other life on the planet.
What’s So Bad About Concrete Anyway?
Why is concrete production bad for the planet? Are there sustainable options?
Why is concrete production bad for the planet? Are there sustainable options?
Thinking About Having Baby? Even During Climate Crisis?
Scholar says increasing numbers of young adults are weighing what is best for planet, children
Scholar says increasing numbers of young adults are weighing what is best for planet, children
How to Recycle Common Household Items
From medicine to batteries, light globes to e-waste, here’s how you can recycle more than just the basics at home.
From medicine to batteries, light globes to e-waste, here’s how you can recycle more than just the basics at home.
Are Flame Retardants About To Burn a Hole in Biodiversity? (Commentary)
Researchers recently mapped more than 150 species of wild animals across every continent contaminated with flame retardant chemicals.
Researchers recently mapped more than 150 species of wild animals across every continent contaminated with flame retardant chemicals.
Artificial Snow Can Harm Wildlife, but Some Ski Resorts Have Found Another Way
It turns out that the use of artificial snow can harm wildlife — potentially blanketing slopes with chemicals and introducing out-of-season ice — both of which can alter habitats.
It turns out that the use of artificial snow can harm wildlife — potentially blanketing slopes with chemicals and introducing out-of-season ice — both of which can alter habitats.
Half of the Caviar From Sturgeon in the EU Comes From Illegal Sources
In Europe four remaining sturgeon species (Beluga, Russian, stellate, and sterlet) produce much-prized caviar with wild populations of these species inhabiting the Danube River and the Black Sea.
In Europe four remaining sturgeon species (Beluga, Russian, stellate, and sterlet) produce much-prized caviar with wild populations of these species inhabiting the Danube River and the Black Sea.
Tire Pollution: Scourge of Road Traffic, Regardless of Drivetrain
What kinds of pollution do automobile tires cause?
What kinds of pollution do automobile tires cause?