The loss of sea stars allowed the purple urchins that they thrive on to spread rapidly, converting lush kelp forests into “urchin barrens” in parts of California. There’s been very little recovery since.
Environment
From Beavers to Bison: England’s Rewilding Revolution
Landowners in less productive upland regions, unable to compete in commodity markets, now have financial incentives to restore wetlands, plant wood pasture and create habitat for pollinators.
Landowners in less productive upland regions, unable to compete in commodity markets, now have financial incentives to restore wetlands, plant wood pasture and create habitat for pollinators.
Malayan Flying Fox Pteropus Vampyrus
These bats are hunted across their range for bushmeat, traditional medicine, and sport. In some areas, thousands are killed in a single night.
These bats are hunted across their range for bushmeat, traditional medicine, and sport. In some areas, thousands are killed in a single night.
Chaos Gardening – Wild Beauty, or Just a Mess? A Sustainable Landscape Specialist Explains the Trend
The goal is to create a dense, colorful garden that surprises you with its variety.
The goal is to create a dense, colorful garden that surprises you with its variety.
Global Methane Levels Continue Rising as Planet Heats Up
A new study reveals trade and industrial growth fueling methane emissions and urgent calls for climate action.
Can cutting methane slow climate change? Explore how global methane emissions keep rising and why urgent action is needed.
Meet the Small Business Owners Electrifying Maine’s Rural Coast
In Casco Bay’s cold, remote waters, electric workboats, and the aquaculture innovators who operate them, are putting marine electrification to the test.
In Casco Bay’s cold, remote waters, electric workboats, and the aquaculture innovators who operate them, are putting marine electrification to the test.
Mobile Home Residents Face Increased Risks From Severe Weather
Extreme heat and cold pose a serious health threat to those living in mobile homes lacking modern HVAC systems. But there are programs helping rural residents retrofit their homes and better prepare to face weather threats.
Extreme heat and cold pose a serious health threat to those living in mobile homes lacking modern HVAC systems. But there are programs helping rural residents retrofit their homes and better prepare to face weather threats.
Meet the Activist Fighting PFAS Pollution — And Winning
Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country.
Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country.
Glowing Plants Could Become Living Energy-Free Light Sources
In nature, many organisms glow in the dark, including lightning bugs, some squid and jellyfish, using light to attract a mate or lure prey.
In nature, many organisms glow in the dark, including lightning bugs, some squid and jellyfish, using light to attract a mate or lure prey.
NOAA Shifts Concern Those ‘Running a Race Against the Weather’
How will the roller-coaster of changes being leveled at NOAA and its weather forecasting arm impact Kansas? Experts say the horizon is cloudy, but there are observable consequences for Kansas agriculture and scientific knowledge as a whole. Some sunlight is poking through, however, in the form of new job listings and enhancements to weather communications.
How will the roller-coaster of changes being leveled at NOAA and its weather forecasting arm impact Kansas? Experts say the horizon is cloudy, but there are observable consequences for Kansas agriculture and scientific knowledge as a whole. Some sunlight is poking through, however, in the form of new job listings and enhancements to weather communications.
New Model Reveals Hidden Dynamics of Indonesia’s Booming Songbird Trade
Researchers have developed the first model to map how supply and demand interact in Indonesia’s highly lucrative songbird trade.
Researchers have developed the first model to map how supply and demand interact in Indonesia’s highly lucrative songbird trade.
Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’
A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
You Need Fancy Bins to Compost — Actually, You Don’t
What I learned about trust, microbes, and letting the pile do its work.
What I learned about trust, microbes, and letting the pile do its work.
Escaped Balloons: The Scourge of the Skies
One way balloons can impact wildlife is by entangling animals, leading to serious injury or death in extreme cases.
One way balloons can impact wildlife is by entangling animals, leading to serious injury or death in extreme cases.
Higher Bills, Dirtier Air, Deadlier Storms: The Trump Energy Legacy
Halting renewable energy projects is predicted to lead to higher energy prices and exacerbate climate change-related disasters.
Halting renewable energy projects is predicted to lead to higher energy prices and exacerbate climate change-related disasters.
As Forest Elephants Plummet, Ebony Trees Decline in Central Africa’s Rainforests
The researchers teased out why elephants play such a vital role in maintaining ebony trees in the forests.
The researchers teased out why elephants play such a vital role in maintaining ebony trees in the forests.