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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.
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Can Hydrogen Help Combat the Climate Crisis?

ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier
Hydrogen hubs across the country seek to fuel high-emission industries with cleaner energy.

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Killer Snails vs. River Prawns

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
Restoring an ecosystem may protect millions of people from a deadly (yet neglected) tropical disease.

CSI: Seahorse Key

Latest NewsFloridaJason Bittel
When birds suddenly up and abandon their nests by the thousands, who or what is to blame?

Orangutan Accounting 101

ExplainerInternationalJason Bittel
To save a species, scientists first need to know how many members it has left.

There Are Other Sharks in the Sea

ExplainerInternationalJason Bittel
Shark Week has been running for 28 years, and yet so many endangered sharks are still waiting for their close-up.

In Defense of Goldfish

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
Scientists say exotic species may help spread a gruesome amphibian virus, but pesticides should take some blame, too.

Save the Vegetarians, Save the World

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
A new review of the world’s largest herbivores shows 60 percent face extinction—and that’s bad news for everyone.

God Save the Hedgehog!

Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel
The hedgie is Britain’s national species, but adoring these cuties won’t be enough to save them.

The Blue-Light Special

ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel
Could aircraft lights in tune with bird vision help prevent costly and dangerous collisions?

Park Passage

PerspectivesUnited StatesJason Bittel
The president’s new plan to get kids into national parks (for free!) is awesome. Here’s why.

Scan ‘Em, Don’t Can ‘Em

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
New tech allows us to get a peek at the elusive Atlantic sturgeon—and that could help save this ancient fish from extinction.

Sympathy for the Vulture

Latest NewsAfricaJason Bittel
Traditional medicine is threatening Africa’s soaring scavengers.

Social Media Slaughter

ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel
Social media and e-commerce sites are the new battlegrounds for the illegal wildlife trade.

A Dingo Ate My Bunny!

Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel
Scientists say reintroducing invasive-eating dingoes could have big benefits for Australia’s endangered animals.