Environment
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Sardines Are Feeling the Squeeze
Climate change and overfishing are decimating sardines in the Philippines. -
A Radical Rescue for Caribbean Reefs
Can transplants help Caribbean corals avert collapse? -
The Part-Time Climate Scientist
A humble steam engineer put humans in the driver’s seat. -
The Ocean Apocalypse Is Upon Us, Maybe
What we know—and don’t know—about a crucial climate tipping point. -
The Invasive Species
When it comes to tinkering with nature, our résumé is a list of breathtaking mistakes. -
How Much Carbon Can a Tree Really Store?
A new study says climate change is messing with the math. -
The Unseen Deep-Sea Legacy of Whaling
It’s not just whales who were decimated, but the creatures who live where they fall. -
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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.
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Tropical Forests in Big Trouble
Over a third of all species of trees on the planet may face extinction.
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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. -
Tame Your Climate Anxiety in 2024
A poet invited people to share their climate fears. What she found surprised her. -
How Dust Could Help Solve Crimes
Hold the vacuum cleaner! There’s evidence in those motes. -
A Dubious Cure for Ocean Plastics
Popular removal methods might do more harm than good.
