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Why Intensive Farming Is Good for Rainforest Birds
Only if governments take the opportunity to set aside larger swaths of undisturbed forests, of course.
The Future of Bird-Watching in a Warming World
A new study finds more than half of North American bird species will change habitats by 2050.
Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina, Is New Orleans Undergoing a Revival?
The New Orleans economy, in large part thanks to record tourism, is outperforming that of many other areas.
Turning Garbage Into Profit
Last year, Simi Valley Landfill entered what is becoming a fast-growing business of transforming fetid odors from decaying trash into fuel, a feat made possible by the miracles of modern chemistry and government subsidies.
The Devastating Effect Hurricane Katrina Had on Education
Students are still trying to make up for lost time.
The Importance of Diversity to an Animal’s Survival
To better understand endangered species, study their genetics.
The Unique Danger of Implied Misinformation
New research suggests it's harder to dislodge vague implications than overtly stated errors.
The Solar Revolution That Wasn’t
Concentrated solar plants are a relatively new technology that has the potential to provide hundreds of thousands of homes with clean energy. So why hasn't it caught on?