Social Media Might Not Ruin Nature, After All
Once pristine natural places become Instagram famous, everything changes. Lonely trails clog with hikers; empty forest…
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Native Hawaiians Turn to Ancient Traditions to Save Their Reefs
HE‘EIA, HAWAII—The mountains on the windward shores of Oahu, Hawaii, are prone to clouds. On a recent breezy summer…
That Mourning Orca Whale Mother Should Be a Wake-Up Call
Ten dreadful days. That’s how long Tahlequah, the female orca also known as J-35, has been carrying her dead calf in…
Nearly All Lemur Species Are Now Facing Extinction
I gotta admit, I didn’t know too much about lemurs until I watched “Madagascar.” Even then, all I noticed was how cute…
The Quietest Place in America Is Becoming a Warzone
N 47.51575°, W 123.52133°—Amid the panoply of greenery that makes up the Hoh Rainforest, a gap in the old growth forest…
Lions Attack Last Survivor of Failed Black Rhino Transport
Remember when Kenyan Wildlife Services royally fucked up when they were moving black rhinos earlier this month? You…
It's a Straw-Free World After All As Disney Announces Straw Ban
The straw lobby has lost the capitalists. Just a few weeks after Starbucks announced it was eliminating plastic straws,…
Scientists Terrorized Lizards With a Leaf Blower to Study Natural Selection
I’m not sure if lizards can experience PTSD, but if they can, I have every reason to believe this science experiment…
Thousands of Scientists Just Declared Trump’s Border Wall a Disaster for Wildlife
Expanding The U.S.-Mexico border wall would be a dumb monument to racism and an affront to human dignity. Turns out it…
Yosemite Valley Is Closing Because of Wildfire Danger
The Ferguson Fire has been burning on Yosemite National Park’s doorstep since July 13. Now it’s trying to barge into…
Award-Winning Photos Reveal Gardens’ Hidden Beauty
Even the smallest forms of nature can evoke feelings of grandeur. That’s why the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew outside…
It's Always Shark Week At The New York Aquarium
When you first step inside the New York Aquarium’s new shark exhibit, Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, the only thing separating…
The Monkey That Inspired The Lorax Is Losing Its Trees
In 1971, Theodor Geisel, writing as “Dr. Seuss”, introduced readers to the Lorax, a grouchy, orange, mustachioed…
We’re Depleting Earth’s Resources Faster Than Ever
From food to fibers for clothes, the Earth provides us with everything we need to get through the year. That bounty is…
Trump’s Endangered Species Act Overhaul Could Have a Weird Side Effect
The war on endangered species has intensified since Republicans took over all branches of the federal government. It…
We'd Brave the Post Office to Use These Amazing New Shark Stamps
A set of new shark-themed stamps including species of global conservation concern could make your next trip to a post…
Adidas' Pledge to Use Recycled Plastic Is a Solid First Step
I don’t own many sneakers, but I do own a pair of white Adidas. Y’know, the classic Superstars. Like most sneaker…
Eight Critically Endangered Black Rhinos Are Dead After Botched Translocation [Updated]
In news that is appalling even by the standards of 2018, multiple outlets are reporting that eight black rhinos are…
New Virtual Reality Art Exhibit Brings Sea Level Rise to Times Square
Real New Yorkers don’t go to Times Square. We avoid its chaotic, tourist-filled streets at all costs. However, some of…
Why Florida's Largest Lake Is Filled With Toxic Algae, Again
In what has become a deeply unwelcome summertime tradition, Floridians are once again finding their waterways befouled…
