Can Humanity Save Kelp by Eating the Problem Away? How aquaculture for urchins could help restore California’s kelp ecosystems By Kate Fishman August 23, 2023 In this story: marine ecosystems, oceans
This Snake Species Has Been Missing in Virginia for 30 Years Scientists are hoping to change that with help from the public By Emily Driehaus August 22, 2023 In this story: Gee Whiz, animals, science, environment, appalachia
When Extreme Atmospheric Rivers, Storms, and Floods Become the Norm In an era of increasing weather whiplash between floods and droughts, can we learn to embrace the rains? By Serena Renner August 20, 2023 In this story: climate change, water, science, disaster relief, rivers
These Animals Are Already Adapting to a Changing Climate A warming world is forcing wildlife to adjust in unexpected ways By Sofia Quaglia August 17, 2023 In this story: animals, climate change, wildlife
Vermont Sets Ambitious Goal to Save Half of the State for Nature New biodiversity measure aims to conserve 50 percent by 2050 By Lindsey Botts August 10, 2023 In this story: saving wild places, 30x30, land use and planning, public lands, animals
President Biden Designates New National Monument Near Grand Canyon Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument will honor tribal heritage and protect the area from uranium mining By Lindsey Botts August 8, 2023 In this story: saving wild places, public lands, mining
The Biggest Predator of All Time: Us New research confirms that humans push many species to extinction By Louise Fabiani August 7, 2023 In this story: science, animals, climate change, animal rights
Conservation Could Get a Huge Boost on Millions of Acres A new analysis shows most Americans support the proposal to make that happen By Ethan Freedman July 29, 2023 In this story: public lands, saving wild places, federal policy, wilderness, Policy
Dams Blocked Fish Migrations in These Alabama Rivers for Decades Now the rivers may once again flow freely into the Gulf of Mexico By Jason Ruffin July 25, 2023 In this story: fish, wildlife, saving wild places, rivers, endangered species
A Rare Legless Lizard Could Stop Oil Drilling in Its Tracks The legal status of the Temblor legless lizard threatens industry’s free rein By Krissy Waite July 19, 2023 In this story: endangered species