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No "I" in Sagebrush

Latest NewsWest, United StatesAlisa Opar
The greater sage grouse is staying off the Endangered Species List, thanks to unprecedented collaborative conservation efforts.

No Island Is an Island

DispatchInternationalDoug Struck
As an old embargo lifts, a new vacation spot emerges—but can Cuba’s ecosystems weather a flood of Americans?

Thrice as Nice

Latest NewsUnited StatesClara Chaisson
President Obama just established three new national monuments.

Roam, Roam on the Range

DispatchMontanaAlisa Opar
This Montana cattle ranch is trying to ensure its operations benefit wildlife—and yes, that means wolves, too.

It’s Raining Lamprey!

Latest NewsUnited StatesPerrin Ireland
A weekly roundup of the best in science journalism, doodled.

Fearing the Burn

Latest NewsWestAlisa Opar
Western states prepare for an “explosive” wildfire season.

Dirty Dancing in the Big Empty

PerspectivesWest, United StatesRocky Kistner
A new documentary spotlights the sad plight of the greater sage grouse: They’re running out of dance floor.

Swamped by Global Warming

Latest NewsFloridaBrian Palmer
On Earth Day, President Obama calls on us to save the Everglades from myriad problems—but climate should be the first one on the list.