Environment
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African Glaciers Will Vanish In Our Lifetimes
The loss of ice on Kilimanjaro and other peaks will upend ecosystems and livelihoods. -
The Boy Who Was King of Vanilla
His brilliant method of pollination is now used by all vanilla growers. -
The Tiny Ant and the Mighty Lion
How one insect is reshaping the ecosystem of the African savannah. -
So Much Depends Upon Antarctica
The magnificence of the continent that’s changing our world. -
What Plants Hear
They sense the buzzing sounds of pollinators, the vibrations of the wind. -
The Northern Lights Make Music
The aurora sizzles with sound, and we can hear it on Earth. -
Tropical Forests in Big Trouble
Over a third of all species of trees on the planet may face extinction. -
The Landslide Problem
Where natural disasters are getting more deadly. -
There’s Even Plastic in Clouds
Five new places scientists have uncovered plastics. -
How Much Nature Is Enough?
Health experts are working out the right dose for you.
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Tame Your Climate Anxiety in 2024
A poet invited people to share their climate fears. What she found surprised her.
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A Cyclone, a Flood, and a Very Big Park
How scientists harnessed disaster to chart a path for climate resilience.
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The Creeping Coral Killer
Aggressive algae have been spreading unnoticed across reefs throughout the tropics for decades.
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A Slow-Moving Disaster in California
More than 90 percent of coastal wetlands have been altered or destroyed. What’s next?
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Sand Mafias Battle for the New Gold
Violent gangsterism and illegal operations dominate sand mining in the global south. -
No Fish, No Food
How warming oceans could deplete nutrition for millions in the tropics. -
A Plastic Oasis in the Sea
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn’t all garbage. It’s also an ecosystem. -
A Fragile Equilibrium
Inside one national park’s quest to make peace between humans and animals. -
Elephants Are Total Scaredy-Cats Around Bees
The buzz on preventing elephants from plundering communities.