A Warming Climate Could Make Pigs Produce Less Meat
Farm animals raised in hotter conditions do not generate as much protein, which could make pork more expensive
Conservation563 articles archived since 1845
Diverse Tree Portfolio Weathers Droughts Better
Forests with numerous tree species, and therefore a mix of water-management strategies, appear more tolerant of drought. Christopher Intagliata reports.
The Future of Fish Farming May Be Indoors
New advancements in water filtration and circulation make it possible for indoor fish farms to dramatically grow in size and production
The Environment's New Clothes: Biodegradable Textiles Grown from Live Organisms
To combat the ill effects of “fast fashion,” designers look for more sustainable methods
Earlier Springs May Mean Mistimed Bird Migrations
Springtime's arriving earlier across North America. But the degree of change isn't the same everywhere, which could spell trouble for migratory birds. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Want a Carbon Tax? Wait Until Next Year, Advocates Say
A new report argues for a $40 levy to lower greenhouse gas emissions
This Federal Lab Works to Make Cars More Efficient, as Trump Pumps the Brakes
The National Transportation Research Center develops technology that informs tailpipe emissions standards
Despite Many Threats, Some Coral Reefs Are Thriving
Learning the secrets of these survivors could help scientists rehabilitate other reefs as well
U.N. Makes a Bold Move to Protect Marine Life on the High Seas
More than 190 nations are hammering out a treaty as industry rushes to cash in
Lingering Colorado River Drought Could Lead to Water Shortages
Unprecedented water rationing could begin in mid-2020, the government warns
Science News You Might Have Missed
A few very brief reports about science and technology from around the globe.
How Whale Poop Could Counter Calls to Resume Commercial Hunting
Whales’ fecal matter feeds the ocean, giving conservationists another argument for saving them
Pineapple Waste Won't Be Wasted
Costa Rican scientists are extracting valuable materials from the peel and stubble of pineapples.
The Battle for the Soul of Biodiversity
An ideological clash may undermine a crucial assessment of the world’s disappearing plant and animal life
As Spring Arrives Earlier, Arctic Geese Speed Up Their Migration
The birds are arriving in the Arctic up to 13 days earlier than they used to. But at a cost: hunger. Annie Sneed reports.
Beavers Made America Great, a New Book Explains
Castor canadensis constructed a continent
Climate Change Has Doubled the Frequency of Ocean Heat Waves
Extreme heat events wreak havoc on marine ecosystems and will only get worse in coming decades
Earth Has a Hidden Plastic Problem—Scientists Are Hunting It Down
Trillions of tiny particles generated by our plastic-reliant society are polluting environments worldwide
Traffic Noise Makes Caterpillars' Hearts Beat Faster
The ongoing racket may interfere with the larvae’s response to stress
Renewable Energy Saves Water and Creates Jobs
Eight graphs tell the story; see for yourself