From flames to haze, wildfire smoke transforms as it travels, and it can harm your health in different ways
To understand what’s in the smoke you might be breathing, you have to look at where it’s been.
Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are aligned
Extended producer responsibility policies are gaining steam in the US, but what they entail can differ widely from state to state.
Seaside Scrape Nests: A Sea and Shorebird Survival Strategy
Imagine the “perfect” bird nest.What comes to mind? Maybe leaves and fluff stuffed into a cozy little birdhouse or a tightly woven basket made of twigs and dried grass? Chances are that image in...
As the Arctic Warms, Hungry Polar Bears Are Eating More Seabirds—Wiping Out Colonies
One summer day in 2024, a polar bear walked across the flat, wild shore of Spy Island, Alaska. Common Eiders nested there, with birds and eggs in the hundreds. By the end of the day, almost all of...
Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
Small businesses at the gateways to America’s national parks face 4 big risks – including changing boundaries and extreme weather
Policy changes, climate disruption, staffing shortages and housing costs are reshaping the risks of owning or starting a gateway business.
California’s Costly, Energy-Islanding Regulation: Why Big Oil Wants to Keep It
Is keeping an outdated regulation solely to make sure oil companies can extract maximum profits from consumers a good idea?
Birding at Rowe Sanctuary
Every spring, thousands of people flock to Rowe Sanctuary to witness one of Nebraska’s greatest wildlife spectacles: large concentrations of Sandhill Cranes gathering along the Platte River during...
The Next Generation of Conservationists Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
For students visiting the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, a field trip is more than a day away from the classroom. It is an opportunity to experience the natural world firsthand and...
Fish DNA in Ozark streams reveals region’s complex geologic history
A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.
The Cost of a Single Step: Protecting Florida’s Nesting Shorebirds
Visiting Florida’s beautiful beaches is an enjoyable way to spend the weekend, but for the shorebirds that nest there, these beaches are home — essential habitat where they lay their eggs and...
Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action
With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.