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Journey to Antarctica Part 1
Abandoning ship, negotiating fires or hitting an iceberg are all risks when traveling to one of the fastest-melting glaciers on the continent. Our science reporter Raymond Zhong shares a glimpse into the survival training for his upcoming Antarctic trip.
2025: A year of consequence for Mongabay’s journalism
In 2025, environmental journalism faced a familiar paradox. The evidence was clearer than ever, but attention was harder to hold. Governments softened commitments and cut funding for programs many hold dear. Corporate language grew smoother as obligations narrowed. Public fatigue…
Frequently Asked Questions About The New York Times’s Trip to Antarctica
A Times reporter and photographer are joining scientists on a research expedition by sea to Antarctica.
Frequently Asked Questions About The New York Times’s Trip to Antarctica
A Times reporter and photographer are joining scientists on a research expedition by sea to Antarctica.
Democratic Governors Are Fighting Trump’s War on Wind Energy
Leaders in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island are racing to save offshore wind farms targeted by the president.
The top 10 most listened-to podcasts of 2025 from Mongabay
With 2025 drawing to a close, Mongabay’s flagship podcast has added more than 40 episodes over the course of the year. From professors and authors to Mongabay staffers, conservationists and advocates, we’ve hosted a diverse group of individuals, detailing their…
How ‘Adventure Scientists’ provide pioneering data for conservation
Gregg Treinish didn’t start out as an outdoor enthusiast, but found solace and purpose in nature during his youth. After years of enjoying the outdoors, he was left feeling a need to give something back to the world. He found…
Looking Back at a Historic Year of Dismantling Climate Policies
The Trump administration has aggressively pulled America away from its global role in climate and environmental research, diplomacy, regulation and investment.
Melissa Ashe
Melissa Ashe Proposal Development Office Manager, Proposal Development Office, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center About Melissa came to Langley and started her NASA career in the Engineering Directorate’s Mechanical Systems Branch and currently resides in the Science Directorate’s Flight…