EARTH
Humans Are Driving One Million Species to Extinction
Landmark UN-backed report finds that agriculture is one of the biggest threats to Earth’s ecosystems
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Conservation
New York Is Building “Living” Wave Barriers to Prepare for the Next Superstorm
A project off Staten Island aims to dissipate wave energy hitting the shore
Conservation
How to See the Grand Canyon without Dying
Death and serious injury stalk one of the most spectacular geological sites in the world. Learn how you can protect yourself while enjoying the views
Environment
Science News Briefs From All Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Liberia to Hawaii, including one on the discovery in Northern Ireland of soil bacteria that stop the growth of MRSA and other superbugs...
Conservation
Federal Agencies Disagree on Environmental Impacts of Drilling in Alaska
Aspects of climate change were minimized in an analysis of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Environment
Seabird Poop Speeds Up Coral Growth
Conservation plans should consider such links between land-based and marine ecosystems
Climate Change
A Tree and Its People in a Warming Landscape
Conservation scientist Lauren Oakes discusses her book about Alaska ecology and sociology, In Search of the Canary Tree: The Story of a Scientist, a Cypress, and a Changing World...
Conservation
The Birds That Are Helping Save Their Own Species
Blackpoll warblers wearing geolocator backpacks are revealing where they rest during migration
Environment
Big Data Has Transformed Agriculture—In Some Places, Anyway
Poorer parts of the world lag far behind in getting the tools they need to thrive
Conservation
Forests Are a Low-Tech but High-Impact Way to Fight Climate Change
Keeping forests intact can go a long way toward saving the planet
Conservation
Rebuilt Wetlands Can Protect Shorelines Better Than Walls
Fortified wetlands can protect shorelines better than hard structures
Biology
Bumblebee Queens Prefer Layovers to Nonstop Flights
Scientists tracked bumblebee queens with radar when they emerged from hibernation and found the bees take only brief flights en route to a new nest. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Environment
Amphibian-Killing Invasive Fungus Causes Record Wildlife Loss
The chytrid fungus has hit 500 species of amphibians, driving dozens to extinction in recent decades
Policy
Coastal Conservation Plan Sparks Fight Over Sand
Beach communities that rely on dredging to replenish protective dunes object to expanded federal protections
Conservation
We Are All Tortoises
When it comes to climate change, reptiles and humans alike need a healthy and biologically diverse world to thrive
Conservation
Climate Change Claims Its First Mammal Extinction
The Bramble Cay melomys, a tiny island rodent, was wiped out by sea-level rise, according to the government of Australia.
Conservation
Study on Weed Killers and Monarch Butterflies Spurs Ecological Flap
Some scientists question museum data analysis that suggests Roundup is not responsible for the insects’ decline
A Major Migratory Bird Habitat Is in Danger
North America’s Great Basin is getting warmer, drier and saltier
Conservation
Something to Crow About: The Rise of Conservation Genomics
Understanding the genomes of endangered species could help stop their slide toward extinction
Conservation
Crocking the Genetic Code
New genetic tests may reveal the secret to saving the critically endangered Siamese crocodile from extinction
