Conservation
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
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Environment
Lingering Colorado River Drought Could Lead to Water Shortages
Unprecedented water rationing could begin in mid-2020, the government warns
EARTH
Science News You Might Have Missed
A few very brief reports about science and technology from around the globe.
Conservation
When This Rat Went Extinct, So Did a Flea
The extinction of the Christmas Island flea—and the current risk to other parasites—shows a major gap in conservation efforts
Conservation
How Whale Poop Could Counter Calls to Resume Commercial Hunting
Whales’ fecal matter feeds the ocean, giving conservationists another argument for saving them
Environment
Pineapple Waste Won't Be Wasted
Costa Rican scientists are extracting valuable materials from the peel and stubble of pineapples.
Conservation
The Battle for the Soul of Biodiversity
An ideological clash may undermine a crucial assessment of the world’s disappearing plant and animal life
Biology
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.
Conservation
Beavers Made America Great, a New Book Explains
Castor canadensis constructed a continent
Conservation
Lemurs in Crisis: 105 Species Now Threatened with Extinction
At least 95 percent of Madagascar’s beloved primates are now at risk, conservationists warn
Environment
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
East of Siberia: Goral on the Cliffs
They are highly secretive animals: stocky, goatlike creatures about the size of German shepherds
Conservation
Lion-Hunting by Trump Donors Is Awful, but the Trade in Lion Bones Is Worse
Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild
Pollution
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
Conservation
Traffic Noise Makes Caterpillars' Hearts Beat Faster
The ongoing racket may interfere with the larvae’s response to stress
Energy
Renewable Energy Saves Water and Creates Jobs
Eight graphs tell the story; see for yourself
Conservation
Blowing Up Illegal Fishing Boats Helps Indonesian Fishers
The extreme practice could put the island nation’s fish catch on a path toward sustainability
Conservation
Navigating a Sea of Superlatives in Pursuit of the Asian Carp
In the contentious discussions over what to do about Asian carp, facts and science are often distorted or even completely ignored
Conservation
Scaring Animals Can Help Save Them
Conservationists are using behavior modification to bolster kangaroo mice, bears, elk and other critters
It's Global Tiger Day—How Is the Effort to Save Them Going?
Overall, badly. Instead of the 25,000–50,000 that should be living in the wild, we're urged to "celebrate" a miserable 5,000 with annoying frequency
