A Trip to the Zoo Can Get People Talking About Climate Change
New research finds an informal education program gives people the tools to discuss the problem intelligently.
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Saving the Oceans With My Son and Adrian Grenier
Some ocean advocates want to get rid of plastic straws. But lots of Americans can’t drink without them.
The Difficulty, and Importance, of Tracking U.S. Methane Emissions
New research says rice paddies and decomposing wetlands account for a recent uptick of methane in the atmosphere — but America shouldn’t use that as an excuse.
On the Front Lines of India’s Rhino Wars
Skyrocketing demand in Vietnam and China has made rhino horns one of the world’s most valuable illegal commodities — worth more than cocaine on the black market.
How ‘Hot in Herre’ Became a Climate Change Anthem
Activists say they reference Nelly’s 2002 paean to stripping at events to make global warming a sexier, less apocalyptic topic of discussion.
Paying for Health Care With Trees: A Win-Win for Orangutans and Communities
“I’m a dentist by training,” says Monica Nirmala, executive director of Indonesian non-profit Alam Sehat Lestari. The name…
Trump to Donate the First Quarter of His Salary to National Parks Service
On Monday morning, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced that President Donald Trump will donate his salary…
Rivers Win in the Fight for Non-Human Rights
As environmental regulations in the United States continue to topple, lawmakers overseas offer at least one means of…
Flint Has Finally Been Handed a Legal Victory
Almost three years after the city of Flint, Michigan, began using its namesake river as a source of…