Fewer than 20,000 reticulated giraffes (Giraffa reticulata) are estimated to remain in the wild, roughly a 56% population decline over the last 30 years, according to the IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority.
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Love Mushroom Foraging? This Is Why These Fungi Are at Risk of Disappearing
When we think of "endangered species," our minds usually jump to the majestic or the cute, known as charismatic megafauna.
When we think of “endangered species,” our minds usually jump to the majestic or the cute, known as charismatic megafauna.
Faster Slaughterhouse Line Speeds Are Increasingly a Climate Problem
Reacting to Trump administration proposals calling for higher-paced processing, critics say protections for workers, animals and food safety are not the only concerns.
Reacting to Trump administration proposals calling for higher-paced processing, critics say protections for workers, animals and food safety are not the only concerns.
With Fertilizer Pollution on the Rise, Iowa Will Invest $100 Million in Water Treatment
After years of worsening water quality, the move marks Gov. Kim Reynolds’ first official action to tackle harmful agricultural nutrients in state waterways. Critics say it’s “too little too late.”
After years of worsening water quality, the move marks Gov. Kim Reynolds’ first official action to tackle harmful agricultural nutrients in state waterways. Critics say it’s “too little too late.”
A Deadly Bacteria Is Creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How Worried Should You Be?
Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio. Scientists are trying to stay one step ahead.
Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio. Scientists are trying to stay one step ahead.
Thrifters Are Environmentalists Too
Creativists shop used items for eco-friendly reasons or to find one-of-a-kind items.
Creativists shop used items for eco-friendly reasons or to find one-of-a-kind items.
How AI Platforms Are Turning Climate Data Into Action
But the swift rise of AI Climate platforms comes with its challenges.
But the swift rise of AI Climate platforms comes with its challenges.
What’s Driving the Catastrophic Wildfires in Georgia
Drought conditions have been worsening for months in the Southeast. Now tens of thousands of acres are burning, displacing people and destroying dozens of homes.
Drought conditions have been worsening for months in the Southeast. Now tens of thousands of acres are burning, displacing people and destroying dozens of homes.
‘Mad Men Fueling the Madness’: Meet the Advertising CEOs Boosting Big Oil
You might not have heard of them, but a new analysis shows these ad execs have overseen $1.5 billion worth of fossil fuel ads in the U.S. since the Paris Agreement.
You might not have heard of them, but a new analysis shows these ad execs have overseen $1.5 billion worth of fossil fuel ads in the U.S. since the Paris Agreement.
Mammoth Bones Reveal Secrets of Ice Age Hunters
For more than a century, vast mammoth bone deposits in Central Europe have puzzled scientists. Now EU-funded researchers are revealing what they tell us about how Ice Age humans hunted and survived.
For more than a century, vast mammoth bone deposits in Central Europe have puzzled scientists. Now EU-funded researchers are revealing what they tell us about how Ice Age humans hunted and survived.
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.
The Little-Known Story of Emerging Ecotourism in the Central African Republic
These realities are not imaginary. They continue to shape daily life across much of the country.
These realities are not imaginary. They continue to shape daily life across much of the country.
Drought Raises the Stakes of New Hampshire’s Relationship to Fire
The drought is emblematic of the effects of climate change on weather patterns in the Northeast, experts say.
The drought is emblematic of the effects of climate change on weather patterns in the Northeast, experts say.
Emperor Penguins Are Now Endangered Amid Climate Change and Melting Ice
Emperor penguins are native to Antarctica, where record low sea ice over the last decade has dramatically changed their habitat.
Emperor penguins are native to Antarctica, where record low sea ice over the last decade has dramatically changed their habitat.
U.S. Moves Closer to Blocking Illegal Seafood Imports
The FISH Act would allow the government to blacklist and seize ships involved in illegal fishing or forced labor.
The FISH Act would allow the government to blacklist and seize ships involved in illegal fishing or forced labor.
Is Allergy Season Getting Longer & Worse? Here’s What the Science Says
During springtime, many people develop a series of symptoms generalized as seasonal allergies: coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion, just to name a few.
During springtime, many people develop a series of symptoms generalized as seasonal allergies: coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion, just to name a few.