How the Pygmy Sea Horse Lost Its Snout
The genome of a small, remarkable sea horse offers a surprising lesson in nature’s creativity.
Environment & Sustainability
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Twenty Years After Hurricane Katrina, Experts Fear Trump’s Cuts Will End in a Repeat Catastrophe
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Trump administration is on a mission to defund the agency dedicated to disaster response and recovery. By Kiley Price Twenty years ago, a catastrophic storm changed the fabric of the southern…
Mongabay shark meat exposé sparks call for hearing and industry debate
A Brazilian lawmaker is calling for a parliamentary hearing after a Mongabay investigation found government agencies have sought to purchase thousands of metric tons of shark meat for public institutions, including schools, hospitals and prisons. Nilto Tatto, leader of the…
Mass evacuations in eastern Pakistan as India releases water from swollen rivers
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say rescuers in eastern Pakistan have evacuated tens of thousands of people to safer areas after neighboring India released water from overflowing dams and swollen rivers into low-lying border regions. The move came a day…
The honesty, humor and wonder of ‘Nature’s Last Dance,’ from Natalie Kyriacou
I recently received an advance copy of Natalie Kyriacou’s widely praised new book, Nature’s Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction, and found myself agreeing with its many high-profile fans, like Paris climate agreement architect Christiana Figueres,…
Sunscreens protect us but also pose real planetary health concerns
Today’s beach outing is not the same as your grandparents’ beach outing: With intense summer heat waves now the norm due to climate change, and with the ozone layer still not fully healed, people need more and better sun protection…
The safari industry’s ‘conservation-washing’ is a growing problem (commentary)
You don’t need safari experience to understand the allure: spotting majestic wildlife in sweeping landscapes is inherently captivating, and it’s the reason this type of adventure travel has stood the test of time. But while many safari tour operators tout…
Réunion’s ‘rarest’ gecko vanishing from natural areas but appearing in gardens
The critically endangered Manapany day gecko has long been known only from a small part of Réunion Island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean. A recent study finds the bright green lizard no longer appears in 28% of its…
Should I Get a Portable Induction Cooktop?
If you’re cooking with gas, it might help your health and the environment. Here’s why.
Texas schools that became flood ‘relief hubs’ welcome students back: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’
Educators across the country confronted with how to deal with children in their schools who experienced tragedy Schools in parts of Texas reopened their doors two months earlier than planned this summer. But the reason was tragic. They were transformed…