Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.
Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment
Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.
Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat
Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.
Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback
After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering new insight into ecosystem resilience.
New Audubon Report Warns of Maryland’s Salt Marsh Crisis, Charts a Path Forward
BALTIMORE—A new report from the National Audubon Society presents the first landscape-scale restoration plan for Maryland’s remaining 172,000 acres of salt marsh—habitat vital to imperiled...
Sixteen Years Later, Gulf Birds are Still Recovering from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
After the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in April 2010, more than 134 million gallons of oil gushed unabated into the Gulf for 87 days, impacting an estimated 93 species of birds, with government...
Governor McMaster, Audubon Celebrate Prothonotary Warbler Designation at Beidler Forest
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster joined Audubon South Carolina today at Francis Beidler Forest for a ceremonial bill signing of the “Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act,” officially...
When oil prices spike, where does the money go?
Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?
We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries
The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.
Why Are These Rare Female Thrushes Disappearing?
On a hazy day in late September 2025, Desiree Narango walked the sandy paths at the Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory in coastal Maryland looking for the secretive and rare Bicknell’s Thrush. The...
Can California’s Interconnection Reforms Deliver a Cleaner Grid?
Can California clear its grid connection backlog and bring more renewable energy online?
Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimone
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Dr. Sandy DeSimone, our Director of Research, Education, and Land Management at Starr Ranch Sanctuary, recently passed away. Our deepest...