After decades of recovery from commercial whaling, climate change is now threatening the whales’ future.
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In Myanmar’s Limestone Hills, People and Bats Are Often Too Close for Comfort
Bats are natural reservoirs for many viruses, researchers say, which means managing the ways humans interact with them is vital to managing potential disease spillover, researchers say.
Bats are natural reservoirs for many viruses, researchers say, which means managing the ways humans interact with them is vital to managing potential disease spillover, researchers say.
The Nudibranch That Broke in Two
A meditation on observation, revision, and the quiet thrill of being wrong — and what all of that means for conservation.
A meditation on observation, revision, and the quiet thrill of being wrong — and what all of that means for conservation.
Appalachia’s Iconic Salamander Was Slated for Federal Protection. It’s Still in Limbo.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
Q&A: Chronic Lung Disease an ‘Invisible’ Global Crisis
Tobacco control, clean air policies, primary care investment needed
Tobacco control, clean air policies, primary care investment needed
As Nepal Votes, Climate Change Is an Elephant in the Room for Sherpa Community
Sherpa communities are witnessing retreating glaciers, erratic snowfall, avalanches and flooding, consistent with IPCC reports on elevation-dependent warming, changing snow and monsoon patterns and downstream water risks.
Sherpa communities are witnessing retreating glaciers, erratic snowfall, avalanches and flooding, consistent with IPCC reports on elevation-dependent warming, changing snow and monsoon patterns and downstream water risks.
Funny Teachers May Help Students Stay More Engaged
Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research.
Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research.
Toxic Headphones? Workout Music Lovers & Others Beware…
Recent research does suggest that everyday electronics like over-ear headphones can expose users to small amounts of potentially harmful chemicals—but the risk is more nuanced than alarming headlines imply.
Recent research does suggest that everyday electronics like over-ear headphones can expose users to small amounts of potentially harmful chemicals—but the risk is more nuanced than alarming headlines imply.
The Secret for Saving Humanity: What We Must Do Now
Why humanity must reconnect with the Earth, rethink civilization, and rebuild partnerships for a sustainable future.
Can humanity still be saved? Discover powerful ideas for saving humanity and building a sustainable future for our planet.
17 Million People Can’t Be Wrong – Air Pollution Increases Multiple Sclerosis Risks
We often think about air pollution as a threat to our lungs or our hearts. We know know it can lead to anxiety and depression.
We often think about air pollution as a threat to our lungs or our hearts. We know know it can lead to anxiety and depression.
What’s Geologic Hydrogen? What to Know About the Clean Energy Source Buried Under Michigan.
Research shows the state may be a hotspot for the resource, prompting a scramble to understand its potential.
Research shows the state may be a hotspot for the resource, prompting a scramble to understand its potential.
Botswana Shows How Smarter Cattle Herding Can Save Lions, Reopen Ancient Wildlife Pathways
Experts say bringing back traditional herding practices is the key to restoring migration routes for wildebeest, zebra and many other species.
Experts say bringing back traditional herding practices is the key to restoring migration routes for wildebeest, zebra and many other species.
ACL Air Conditioning Launches City-Wide ‘Clean Cool’ Initiative to Combat Rising Legionella Threat in Urban Cooling Systems
— London, 11 March 2026 – As the city endures an unprecedented summer heat wave, a hidden danger is silently circulating through the very machines that promise relief. Legionella bacteria – the pathogen behind Legionnaire’s disease – is thriving in the stagnant, warm water reservoirs of many Air Conditioning London installations. With climate change accelerating the temperature of…
After Logging Bans, Australia Turns to ‘Forest Thinning’. Does It Reduce Fire Risk?
Research shows thinning can lower fire severity under some conditions, especially when paired with prescribed burning, but its effectiveness often diminishes during extreme fire weather — the very conditions driving the most destructive fires.
Research shows thinning can lower fire severity under some conditions, especially when paired with prescribed burning, but its effectiveness often diminishes during extreme fire weather — the very conditions driving the most destructive fires.
Lab-Made Algae Gets Microplastics Out of Water
Researchers are pioneering an innovative solution to remove tiny bits of plastic pollution from our water.
Researchers are pioneering an innovative solution to remove tiny bits of plastic pollution from our water.
Restoration Update: In the Wake of Klamath Dam Removal
Conservation crews have helped plant and seed thousands of native trees and other vegetation. Salmon have responded in kind.
Conservation crews have helped plant and seed thousands of native trees and other vegetation. Salmon have responded in kind.