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Unanimous Support for the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act
On July 30, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously voted to advance the America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of
Affordable, Practical Solutions for Flood Recovery in Mississippi’s South Delta
Communities in Mississippi’s South Delta deserve real solutions for reducing flood damages, not false hope pinned to the Yazoo Backwater Pump
U.S. Forest Service Moving to Roll Back Environmental Review and Public Input
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures there is public review of projects that impact birds, other wildlife, and the places they need
Five Antidotes to Beat the Birding Blues Between Migrations
Birders need to fill the downtime from spring to fall somehow—and they don't always have to use binoculars.
A Sassy Crow Narrates the Zombie Apocalypse in New Novel
“Hollow Kingdom” is Kira Jane Buxton’s love letter to crows featuring junk food, drooling dogs, and the end of humanity.
How Orioles Build Those Incredible Hanging Nests
The delicate-looking structures are stronger than they seem, and come in a variety of shapes and materials.
Hear the Wild Way Magnificent Frigatebirds Attract Mates
Gathered in groups, males excitedly rattle their slender bills against their inflated bright red throat pouches.
New Report Finds Increased Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling in Priority Sage-Grouse Habitat
Despite a formal directive to keep leasing, drilling outside sage-grouse habitat, federal agencies have pushed to develop in priority habitat.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan