As Week One Winds Down at COP30 in Brazil, What’s at Stake and What’s Ahead
“While climate disasters decimate the lives of millions, when we already have the solutions—this will never, ever be forgiven.”
From Fields to Faucets: Fertilizer Overuse Threatens Drinking Water and Health
Preventing nitrate pollution at the field before it enters the water supply is the most effective way to reduce the public health risks of nitrate pollution.
How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops
Wealthy countries promised billions of dollars to help developing nations adapt to climate change, but the result rests on a shaky foundation of fuzzy accounting.
The Shutdown Ends, but Threats to Science Go On
As the administration tightens its grip on the federal government, its campaign against federal government science continues.
18 Wood Thrush Indicate a Healthy Forest
Eighteen different Wood Thrush pinged the Bent of the River Center’s Motus tower during the summer of 2025. In fact, this species has pinged their tower more than any other bird. One Wood...
Lesser Yellowlegs by Justin Suarez
Painted: 8/19/2025 About the Mural: In downtown Rockton, Illinois, three Lesser Yellowlegs now adorn the exterior of a local antique shop called Frosted Farmhouse, the nine-foot-tall shorebirds...
Lesser Yellowlegs by Robert Fishbone
Painted: 10/22/25 About the Mural: Along the noisy Landmarks Boulevard that winds into downtown Alton, Illinois, drivers will now be greeted by a colorful sight: three painted Lesser Yellowlegs...
Bad COP to Good COP: Blocking Fossil-Fueled Disinformation in Belém and Beyond
How do we prevent industry obstruction of science-based policy, and what would a climate summit look like if fossil fuel interests were finally shut out?
The 125th Christmas Bird Count Summary
This year we celebrated a significant milestone for our program: the 125th Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! An anniversary like this provides a good opportunity to pause and reflect on the many years this...
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut
Pecans are a truly American nut: They grew on George Washington’s estate, and they flew to space on an Apollo mission.
Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families
More than 12 million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot, sacrificing comfort because they can’t afford to pay their energy bills.
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.