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The Amazon Could Soon Transition to a Dry, Savanna-like Ecosystem
March 08, 2022 — A new study shows that more than 75 percent of the rainforest is losing its ability to recover from droughts and fires—a finding with huge consequences for humans and wildlife alike.
Can Laser Pointers Help Solve a City’s Crow Problem?
March 01, 2022 — Sunnyvale, California recently began using lasers to deter large flocks of roosting crows. The effectiveness of these tools, however, can vary.
A Court Ruling Could Clear the Way for Biden to Confront Oil and Gas
February 09, 2022 — Citing climate change, a judge threw out the largest sale of drilling rights in U.S. history, raising questions about the legal basis for future leasing.
As Threats to Chile’s Birds Grow, a New Strategy Promises Stronger Protections
February 04, 2022 — Advocates are optimistic that the just-launched bird conservation framework will catch on throughout Latin America.
Lead Bullets Are Stunting the Bald Eagle's Recovery
February 03, 2022 — A new study found a hidden decline in population growth for eagles in the northeastern U.S. due to lead ammunition.
Jessica Hernandez on Why Western Environmentalism Won’t Save Us
January 24, 2022 — The Indigenous scientist's new book models a holistic approach to conservation that centers Indigenous worldviews.
Dead, leafless trees stand tall within a salt marsh on Maryland's coast.
Ghost Forests Could Provide Respite for Marsh Birds as Coastal Habitat Disappears
January 05, 2022 — Scientists want to ensure that swaths of trees killed by saltwater flooding are more than dead forest, but become quality marsh habitat for birds.
A plump gray bird with a black head and dark wing and tail tips perches on a slim branch, standing out against the green canopy behind it.
The Encouraging Comeback of the Azores Bullfinch
January 04, 2022 — At a time when most European bird populations are shrinking, the recovery of a Portuguese songbird is a bright spot that underscores the importance of habitat restoration.
6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment (and People)
December 17, 2021 — Birds play countless roles in healthy ecosystems—which is why preserving bird diversity helps everyone.
The Private Race to Space Has Fallout for Protected Lands on Earth
December 10, 2021 — An imminent FAA decision could send rockets over Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore, while in Texas, coastal stewards are alarmed about the growing impacts of SpaceX’s mission to Mars.