Whales With a Dam Problem
Orcas in the Pacific Northwest are struggling to boost their numbers. Could dams have something to do with it?
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Do Submarine Power Cables Affect Marine Ecosystems?
New research finds that electromagnetic fields emitted by underwater power cables have little effect on marine communities off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
The Part We Play in—Not Just on—Our Environment
A study of ancient inhabitants of Sanak Island, Alaska, points to a new understanding of our impact on the natural world.
What It Takes to Make the Great Lakes’ Areas of Concern Less Concerning
Eliminating the pollution from industry requires a lot of time, money, and effort on the part of local groups, states, and federal entities.
Even Without a Blowout, Gas Companies Leak a Lot of Methane Into the Atmosphere
Even on a good day, Southern California's natural gas infrastructure is a major greenhouse gas emitter.
Just How Big Was the Porter Ranch Natural Gas Leak?
Meet the man who provided the first estimations of the Porter Ranch gas leak.
Body Snatchers in the Chesapeake Bay
Tiny, invasive East Coast parasites are leaving hordes of the living dead in their wake.
What Happens When a Tiny Island Becomes a Tourist Destination
In 2011, 1,000 times more tourists visited Roatán than in 1969.