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9 Images That Show How Fast The Arctic Is Changing
December 31, 2015 — Take a look—life at the top of the planet will never be the same.
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6 Views of The Earth From Above
December 31, 2015 — Staring at the Earth from outer space is captivating—until you realize you're probably marveling at destruction.
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What One Magnificent Predator Can Show Us About the Arctic's Future
December 31, 2015 — Scientists are scaling the cliffs of Alaska's Seward Peninsula to stop the mighty Gyrfalcon from losing more ground to climate change.
Climate-Threatened Birds
Is Shell Really Abandoning Arctic Drilling?
December 31, 2015 — It's great that the energy giant pulled out of the Arctic Ocean. But let’s still stay vigilant.
Letter From the Editor
Breaking the Ice: Survival Lessons from a Changing Arctic
December 30, 2015 — As temperatures rise and sea ice melts, our intrepid correspondent heads north to watch scientists test technologies to better understand the Arctic.
Trammell S. Crow: Why Fighting Climate Change Is Good for Business
December 21, 2015 — The environmental leader spoke with the Dallas Morning News about the importance of conservation.
Mistletoe: What's It to the Birds?
December 21, 2015 — Next time you steal a kiss under the mistletoe, make sure to thank the berry lovers (and their poop).
How Bird Poop Helps Fight Climate Change
December 18, 2015 — New research shows that birds that eat fruit are keeping our forests strong. Unfortunately, many of those species are also in decline.
How Plastic Pollution Makes Bird Poop Toxic
December 16, 2015 — Ocean pollution is the gift that keeps on giving...through the digestive tracts of seabirds.
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