Human Beings Have Dramatically Reduced Mammal Populations in the Atlantic Forest
A new study shows that human interactions have hurt the once ecologically "exuberant" and "megadiverse" South American region.
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Finding a Wildlife Refuge in the Heart of New York City
A look at the animals that live among us—known as synanthropes—that are often cast aside as pests.
The Troubling History of Rushed Supreme Court Confirmations
The hurried and partisan Supreme Court confirmation process for Brett Kavanaugh mirrors several notable examples of similarly politicized confirmations from our past.
After Florence, North Carolina Must Rebuild Vulnerable Beaches Once Again
These projects replenish the same areas again and again, and disproportionately benefit wealthy owners of seaside lots.
Despite Promises, Major Brands Continue to Obtain Palm Oil From Rainforest Destroyers
A new report from Greenpeace shows that brands and their suppliers are not abiding by their own pledges to only buy from sustainable producers of palm oil.
Several South American Countries Struggle With Influx of Urban Refugees
As a result of the Venezuelan crisis, refugees are flooding into cities and towns across the region, an example of a growing global trend.
Equipping Schools to Meet the Needs of a More Diverse Classroom
Many schools aren't equipped to meet students where they are—and a big part of that problem centers on schools' and students' limited access to high-quality materials.
The Precarious Position of China’s Primate Population
A new study warns that most primates in the second-most primate-rich country in Asia could be wiped out by the end of the century.
Inside Baltimore’s Fight Over Water Privatization
This November, voters in Baltimore will decide on a charter amendment that would ban water system privatization preemptively.
Threatened Shutdown of Failing Immigrant Children Shelters Could Cause a Crisis
Despite its numerous failures in keeping the children it's housing safe, an Arizona facility may keep its federal funding due to a lack of other options.