What Happens When the Ice Disappears?
The world depends on snow and ice for everything from water to sun-reflection. But thanks to global warming,…
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Supporting the Development of the First Shark Sanctuary in Shark-Happy Indonesia
Conservation efforts in the Gili Matra marine preserve are turning this protected area into a safe haven for…
Return to Malheur: A Battle-Scarred Community Where Cowboys and Conservationists Are Working…
Months after the Bundy insurrection rocked Harney County, Oregon, a group of local residents is trying to heal…
How Your Retirement Funds Contribute to Climate Change and Deforestation
You may not realize that saving for your golden years could have an impact on the global climate,…
How Much Damage Can a Trump Administration Really Do to Landmark EPA Legislation?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s court-backed determination that greenhouse gases are a threat to America’s health and security might…
The Big Oil Allies and Beltway Insiders Leading Trump’s Department of the Interior — and How to…
Prepare for four years of non-stop assault on public lands and wildlife. By Jimmy Tobias A dam spans…
Mapping the Early Range of the African Elephant
East African elephants poached in the 19th century were lost in time, but a new study aims to…
Your Turkey Dinner’s Environmental Impact
Researchers tally the greenhouse gas emissions associated with that pile of Thanksgiving delights.
Climate Change Has Already Affected Nearly All Life on Earth
A new study finds broad impacts across most of the planet’s ecosystems. By Michael White (Photo: asiandevelopmentbank/Flickr) When…
An East African Border Town Struggles With Growing Pains
The dusty border town of Namanga, between Tanzania and Kenya, was once the territory of Maasai pastoralists and…