Book Review: The Life and Struggles of a Conservation Pioneer
“Homesick for a World Unknown,” by Miriam Horn, is an intimate portrait of renowned wildlife biologist George Schaller.
A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Comes Into View
Results from two major studies suggest tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are now at risk.
Interview: Christopher Borgert on an Infamous Glyphosate Paper
The pharmacologist gathered more than 60 researchers to push back on the retraction of a Monsanto-linked research paper.
Book Review: An Impassioned Lament for Our Imperiled Wild Forests
Suzanne Simard's "When the Forest Breathes" is steeped in grief over the juggernaut of the modern logging industry.
Plastic Pollution Is Bad Enough. Burning It Can Be Even Worse.
In places like Indonesia, plastic refuse is often burned in unregulated low-tech furnaces that pose grave health risks.
As Rocket Launches Increase, They May Be Polluting the Skies
Research suggests that rocket exhaust and debris could be threatening the ozone layer, though many uncertainties persist.
On the Border, a Billion-Dollar Buoy Experiment
Industrial-grade buoys are being installed to prevent unauthorized crossings, but the environmental impact is unknown.
Why Insect Farming Startups Are Going Bankrupt
Despite the initial hype, insect agriculture is facing the economic realities of competing with the traditional meat industry.
Stuck in the Weeds: An Invasive Plant Meets Bureaucracy
At the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond, Arundo donax shouldn’t be hard to control. Red tape and disorder get in the way.
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