Conservation
Push to Weaken U.S. Endangered Species Act Runs into Roadblocks
Policymakers have tried, unsuccessfully, to change this law for decades
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Conservation
Is the Great Indian Bustard About to Go Extinct?
Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year—and he’s too young to breed
Conservation
Border Wall Could Disrupt Hundreds of Species
More than 2,500 scientists signed a letter saying that an expanded U.S.–Mexico border wall would threaten both biodiversity and scientific research. Christopher Intagliata reports...
Conservation
Speeding Up Evolution to Save an Australian Marsupial from Toxic Toads
The strategy could also be used to aide Tasmanian devils and corals on the Great Barrier Reef
The Last of the Ocean Wilderness
Just 13 percent of the ocean remains largely untouched by human activity, and without strong action to preserve such areas, they will likely be lost forever
Conservation
Science Closes In on Big-Scale Fish Poachers in the “Wild Wet”
New analysis shows where fish transfers that can obscure illegal catches are happening
Conservation
Trump to Curb Protections as Warming Endangers Species
Proposed changes to Endangered Species Act could stymie species listings
Conservation
Honey Bee Alarm Signal Could Protect Elephants
Chemicals designed to simulate honeybee alarm pheromones could deter elephants from farmers’ crops, easing conflicts with humans. Annie Sneed reports.
Conservation
Sympathy for the Devil: Shark Week Should Remind Us Humans Are the Apex Predator
For every human they kill, we kill literally millions of them
Using Herbicides to Save Endangered Snails
Sometimes, toxic chemicals are actually a good thing
Conservation
Nuclear Bomb Sensors Eavesdrop on Whales
A network of hydrophones intended to monitor nuclear tests may prove useful for conservation
Conservation
Astronomy Tool Helps ID Sharks
Shark researchers used a system for recognizing patterns in star field photographs to identify whale sharks, which have individual spot patterns.
Groupers on the Comeback in the Caymans
A government–science partnership with input from local fishermen is the reason—and it could be a model for natural resource science
Conservation
Mammals Moonlight around Human Settlements
A study of human–mammal interaction across the globe found animals are more prone to take to the night around humans. Jason G. Goldman reports.
Policy
House Republican Is Proposing a $23 Carbon Tax
The draft bill is an attempt at compromise between environmentalists and conservatives favoring climate action
Environment
Science for Sustainable Cities
How smart urban planning and design can help people and the planet
Conservation
Tinder for Cheetahs? Big Cats Are Attracted by Urine Smell
The enticing scent of pee could help female felines choose the best mate
Conservation
Climate Change Is Killing These Ancient Trees , but That's Just Part of the Story
New research shows 2,000-year-old baobab trees are suddenly dying. New trees won’t have a chance, either
Policy
How a Government Program to Get Ethanol from Plants Failed
The decade-long, bipartisan program was aimed at reducing reliance on ethanol from food crops
Conservation
Deforestation Ticks Up in Brazil's Savanna
The Cerrado is the most threatened biome in Brazil, environmentalists proclaim
