Environment
Poor Countries Do More When It Comes to Saving Forests
Richer countries like Brazil fall short when combating climate change
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Environment
'Living Dead' Weevil Gets Another Shot at Surviving
Once thought to be extinct, fewer than 100 Canterbury knobbled weevils remain alive today. Could new science help to improve its odds of survival?
Conservation
New Powders Can Lift Poacher Prints from Ivory a Month after the Crime
Two new compounds can reveal criminals’ fingerprints on animal tusks and teeth up to 28 days after handling
Environment
Will SeaWorld's Phasing Out Killer Whale Shows Make a Difference?
Marine biologists weigh in on the pros and cons of killer whales in captivity
Environment
Another New Tool for Seal Conservation: Snow Shovels
Humans can help to supplement Saimaa ringed seals’ melting snow dens, which are disappearing due to climate change
Stowaway Snail Helps Save Species from Extinction
One tiny (and hungry) Chittenango ovate amber snail that snuck into a university lab has revealed hidden truths about a critically endangered species
Environment
Is Recycling Worth It?
Recycling companies are struggling with higher processing costs due to a lack of sorting
Environment
Arctic Marine Mammals Swim Up to the Microphone
As Arctic sea ice melts, an underwater recording project reveals that the submerged ecology is undergoing change, with humpbacks and killer whales staying north later in the year. Christopher Intagliata reports...
The Arctic Paradox Poses Questions about Sustainable Development
Environment
Indonesia Blazes Threaten Endangered Orangutans
Fuelled by El Niño and land-management blunders, fires consume precious habitat.
Environment
70 Percent of the World's Saiga Antelopes Mysteriously Wiped Out
More than 200,000 saiga died in just two weeks this past May
Environment
Methane Plumes Bubbling along U.S. Northwest Coast
Researchers report a spike in the number of methane plumes along the Northwest coast emanating from depths of about 500 meters, a possible indication that submerged frozen methane is becoming available ...
Environment
D.C. Set to Sink 6 Inches by 2100
Sea level rise plus subsiding land mean both Democrats and Republicans are losing ground
Ghosts, Devils and Graveyards: An Extinction Countdown Halloween
Boo
Clouded Leopards Threatened by Sudden Increase in Poaching and Live Trade
As tiger populations plummet, poachers have set their sights on a new target
Environment
Whale Poop Drives Global Nutrient Cycling
Whales fertilize ocean surface waters with key nutrients like phosphorus, which move through the food chain, and eventually, onto land. Christopher Intagliata reports
To Every Scam There Is a Season: Report Shows Salmon Fraud Prevalent in Winter
A new report from Oceana shows salmon mislabeling more prevalent in restaurants in the winter. The group calls for better traceability to help consumers make more informed choices about their seafood...
Environment
Road Runoff a No-No for Coho
Researchers have found the first direct evidence that coho salmon near U.S. Northwest cities are being killed by chemical runoff from roads and parking lots that reach streams
Environment
Lions in Peril: Big Cats Face 50 Percent Decline in Next 20 Years
A surprising new study finds that most African lion populations have already dropped much faster than expected
Environment
Obama Pushes Indonesia to Save Burning Peat Forests
As Obama meets with Indonesia’s president, action on forests to combat climate change
