Climate Change
U.S., Canada Sign Pact to Fight Climate Change
Countries say they will cut methane emissions and try to sign Paris climate deal
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A 10-Year Strategy to Save Sharks and Rays
At least a quarter of shark and ray species are threatened with extinction. A new strategy hopes to turn that around
Environment
Should Yellowstone Grizzlies Lose Their Protected Status?
The U.S. government says the bears are recovered, but conservation groups disagree
Environment
Satellite Laser Will Map Forests in 3-D
And the data will reveal how much carbon woodlands store
Environment
California's Wild Turkey Troubles
Some wildlife officials think the turkeys could cause serious damage to the state's ecosystems
Environment
Which Countries are the Best and Worst Stewards of the Planet?
Yale's Environmental Performance Index has just been released for 2016: Here are the top five and bottom five nations on the list
Environment
"Energy Apartheid" Could Develop Soon
U.S. has to fund clean energy more aggressively or the developing world will resort to fossil fuels
Environment
East of Siberia: Clean Water and Healthy Living
A conservation biologist goes on the prowl looking for owls, tigers and other creatures
The Sciences
Gorilla's Hum Is a Do-Not-Disturb Sign
If a socially prominent gorilla is in the midst of a meal, it may hum or sing to tell others nearby that it's busy at the moment and will get back to you later.
Environment
Bill Gates Wants a Miracle
Scientific American 's energy and environment editor, David Biello, met with Bill Gates on February 22 to discuss tackling carbon emissions while at the same time making necessary energy available to ever more of the globe’s growing population...
Environment
Brazil's Bats to Face Climate-Change Squeeze
Some species could soon lose up to 98 percent of their habitats, according to new research
Environment
Lowering Ocean Acidity Promotes Coral Growth on Great Barrier Reef
First of its kind study provides direct evidence of damage inflicted by rising carbon dioxide emissions
Environment
What Whales Do at Night
New technology helps researchers make better nighttime observations and devise conservation plans for the aquatic mammals
Not-So-Great-Apes? Research Focus on Gorillas Leave Other Species and Ecosystems Unstudied
A new study suggests researchers need to expand their efforts beyond studying gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans
Environment
Tigers Have Just One Safe Habitat in SE Asia
Antipoaching efforts have helped the wild tiger population in Thailand’s Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary to nearly triple in size
Environment
Just 1 Word for Maine's Future: Seaweed
Lobstermen are rushing to cultivate kelp as U.S. demand outstrips supply
Environment
Which Species Will Survive Climate Change?
To thrive, species must be quick breeders, unfussy eaters.
Environment
17 Governors Agree to Pursue Clean Energy Goals
States across the U.S. are moving forward with renewables, energy efficiency and electric cars
Environment
Elephant Ivory DNA Reveals Poaching Hotspots
Almost all the ivory in large stockpiles seized by law enforcement originates in just two locations in Africa, informing authorities about where to focus their resources.
Rarest Crocs in the Americas Get a Radio Boost
The Orinoco crocodile, which was nearly wiped out for its skins early in the 20th century, will benefit from 21st century technology
