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Out of the Woods

Latest NewsCaliforniaAlisa Opar
To ensure its survival, California’s only native freshwater turtle will be wintering in captivity this year.

Cause Célèbre

Latest NewsLos AngelesAlexis Sobel Fitts
An L.A.-based eco-fashion line counts A-listers among its biggest fans.

The Fungus Amongus

Latest NewsUnited StatesClara Chaisson
New research sheds light on exactly how white-nose syndrome kills bats.

Demolishing the Ivory Tower

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Buying ivory legally requires two PhDs and a JD. Don’t even try it.

Oil in the Mangroves

Latest NewsInternationalJason Bittel
An oil spill in the Sundarbans mangrove forests of Bangladesh threatens two already imperiled dolphin species.

Air Pollution and Autism

Latest NewsUnited StatesSusan Cosier
New research suggests the dirty air that pregnant women breathe might increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder in their children.

The Slime Savior

Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar
Frog skin is teeming with bacteria—and some of those microbes might hold the key to fighting the killer chytrid fungus.

On the Runway

Latest NewsUnited StatesLucy Siegle
Stella McCartney has risen to the top of the fashion world by adding just one more element to her sexy, sophisticated designs: sustainability. Can this trendsetter get an entire industry to follow her lead?

Coal Miner's Slaughter

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Living in a coal town is hazardous to your health.

Pass on the Pipe, Mr. President

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Five reasons President Obama should carry out his threat to veto the Keystone XL pipeline.

Missed Connections

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
Climate change could affect the way all kinds of creatures interact with each other.

Two Steps Forward…

Latest NewsWestAlisa Opar
A major bill passed by Congress last week included good news for conservation in the West—and some serious setbacks.

Ants: The Best Kind of Litterbug

Latest NewsNew York CityPerrin Ireland
Think before you squish that ant—those little guys are great at cleaning up our big messes.

Stop Polluting Our Water, Ash Holes!

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
The EPA has finally set standards for hazardous coal ash pits. Too bad they’re not good enough.

Whatever the Light Touches

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Rooftop solar installations and huge solar farms are both booming.

Spitting into the Wind

Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer
Property owners fight wind farms, but the numbers are in: They have no effect on property values.