Biomass Boondoggle? Energy wildcatters are looking to turn woody forest refuse into biofuel, hydrogen, or whatever will capture generous federal incentives By Juliet Grable July 17, 2023 In this story: biomass, clean energy, forests
Bringing Back Monarchs One Ranch at a Time Ole Schell is helping to revive a once epic population of monarchs By Jason Mark July 16, 2023 In this story: activism, insects, endangered species
Good Sport A green sea turtle photo-bombs a triathlon in Hawai'i Photo by Donald Miralle July 15, 2023 In this story: animals, wildlife, photography
ICYMI: Hottest Average World Temp, Bathtub Florida, No More US Chemical Weapons & Birds Go Totally Metal A weekly roundup for busy people By Paul Rauber July 14, 2023 In this story: climate change, current events, Roundup
Meet the Mysterious Ringtail This desert dumpster diver is hard to spot By Riley Black July 13, 2023 In this story: animals
How to Regreen Chicago (and Other Cities) This local nonprofit has big dreams of a new Chicago By Parker Yamasaki July 12, 2023 In this story: equity, climate change, forests, social justice, urban living
Giant Armadillos Were Destroying Beehives in Brazil New tools help a community coexist with the natural world around it By Jill Langlois July 11, 2023 In this story: animals, bees, agriculture, forests, saving wild places
Can Conservation Be Compassionate? Animal welfare and conservation are often at odds. But some scientists think they can find common ground. By Grace van Deelen July 10, 2023 In this story: animal rights, animals
Driving Less May Be As Easy As Riding a Bike—A Big Electric One Cargo e-bikes are catching on and could curb US car emissions By Maria Gallucci July 9, 2023 In this story: electric vehicles
The “Bear Aware” Movement Takes Hold in Montana A small Montana town and popular tourist stop is on its way to becoming the state’s first “bear-smart community” By Sierra Cistone July 8, 2023 In this story: animals, national parks
In Search of the Tarantula "Mate-Gration" Researchers dig for the secrets of arachnids in Colorado By Claire Boyles July 7, 2023 In this story: hiking, science
Let's Make an Inflation Reduction Act Deal Uncle Sam is handing out free money for you to electrify your life. Here's how to get your share. By Paul Rauber July 6, 2023 In this story: Inflation Reduction Act, clean energy, building electrification
Safer, Greener Textiles and How to Vet Ecolabel Certifications A search for less-toxic fashion, linens, and furnishings By Jessian Choy July 5, 2023 In this story: toxics, health, buyers' guide, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A Parent Looks for Solace During the Pandemic Kate Zambreno wrestles with collective grief in "The Light Room" By Katie O'Reilly July 4, 2023 In this story: books, parents, climate change
The Fungus Among Us Fungi steal the show in Emily Monosson's new book, "Blight" By Heather Smith July 4, 2023 In this story: books, science
How Can We Reclaim Our Sense of Wonder? Camille T. Dungy lifts up the awe of the mundane in her new book, "Soil" By Lindsey Botts July 4, 2023 In this story: books, inspiring connections outdoors, nature
Wildlife Groups Welcome Endangered Species Act Updates But many say the proposed revisions don’t go far enough to strengthen the conservation law By Lindsey Botts July 3, 2023 In this story: endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, animals, animal rights
It's Time to Electrify Transportation and Make It Equitable Will Anderson is working to make a cleaner transit future possible for kids Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts July 2, 2023 In this story: activism, electric vehicles, transportation
Fireworks Frighten Animals. It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way. Here’s how to take care of your pets on July 4 and party like its Independence Day too By Jill L. Ferguson July 2, 2023 In this story: holidays, animals, animal rights
“We Hope to Make a Spark Here” A landmark climate change trial has just wrapped up in Montana. What happens next? By Micah Drew July 1, 2023 In this story: climate change, environmental law