Eelgrass is the Climate-fighting Hero the Ocean Needs
June 08, 2021 —
This seagrass provides carbon storage, feeding grounds for birds, and a refuge for sea life from more acidic waters.
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Biden Puts Arctic Refuge Oil Drilling Leases on Hold, Citing Legal Flaws
June 02, 2021 —
As the Interior Department launches a new environmental review, conservation groups want Congress to change the law behind the leases.
Birds Are Declining in a Supposedly ‘Untouched’ Region of Amazon Rainforest
June 02, 2021 —
Bird numbers and diversity are dropping even within the best-protected forests, study finds. The scientists' only explanation is climate change.
Ask Kenn: What Exactly Is a Warbler?
May 28, 2021 —
Species bearing the name warbler are found around the world, but how they're classified can be complicated, explains bird expert Kenn Kaufman.
Whiter Neighborhoods Get More Park Space, a New Report Shows
May 27, 2021 —
More than two-thirds of the 100 largest U.S. cities offer less park acreage in communities of color, with similar inequity based on income.
New Insights on Phenomenal Bird Numbers at Great Salt Lake
May 27, 2021 —
Analysis reveals continued importance of the lake and need to understand factors affecting bird populations
The World's Two Oldest Common Loons Are a Couple—and Amazing Parents
May 26, 2021 —
A quarter-century ago, two loons joined forces to become a Michigan wildlife refuge’s resident power couple.
Many Partners Aim to Protect Nevada Wetlands for Shorebirds
May 18, 2021 —
Analysis at Lahontan Valley Wetlands identifies bird species for habitat management.
How New Technology Is Making Wind Farms Safer for Birds
May 18, 2021 —
Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist?
