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Considered one of the most endangered birds in all of North America, the Florida grasshopper sparrow has found a rather unlikely ally in its uphill battle for existence—the US Air Force. Prairies maintained by the force in its Avon Park…
Researchers have developed the first model to map how supply and demand interact in Indonesia’s highly lucrative songbird trade, revealing patterns that could help curb poaching pressure on rare and threatened species. Market dynamics in Indonesia’s songbird trade appear to…
Over 85 top climate specialists lambasted administration’s review, calling it a ‘shoddy mess’ that downplays risks A group of the US’s leading climate scientists have compiled a withering review of a controversial Trump administration report that downplays the risks of…
Scores of researchers reviewed the Energy Department’s argument about greenhouse gases and found serious deficiencies.
Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climate Politicians and policymakers significantly underestimate the public’s willingness to contribute to climate action, limiting the ambition and scope of green policies, according to research.…
From the firing of the labor statistics chief to plans for a new census, the president’s moves serve to entrench authoritarianism In 1937, Joseph Stalin commissioned a sweeping census of the Soviet Union. The data reflected some uncomfortable facts –…
Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.
After Venice shunned large cruise ships, many began to dock 100 miles east in Trieste. Residents now worry that tourists will overrun their city, too.
In 26 years at the agency, Charles Lee worked to keep the focus on communities. Now, he believes communities will keep the movement alive, despite the federal government’s retreat. By Marianne Lavelle One year ago, Charles Lee could look across…
Earlier this summer, the Banana Lake Fire erupted near Plains, Montana, engulfing over 850 acres in flames within a day. The “total suppression” response from firefighting officials included deploying at least 17 engines, two helicopters, and three bulldozers, as well…