The Daily Iowan1h
Conservationists advocate saving monarchs as pollinator populations decline in Iowa
Across the U.S., monarch and pollinator populations have been steadily decreasing for several decades. In a study recently ...
Grist18h
Chile’s lithium boom promises jobs and money — but threatens a critical water source
The Atacama Desert is a major source of lithium for EV batteries. As global demand ramps up, the local Lickanantay people are ...
National Audubon Society1d
How an Indigenous Community in the Amazon Created a Bird Guide of Their Own
Inspired by naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace’s visit nearly two centuries ago, an isolated Indigenous community in Brazil ...
Smithsonian Magazine1d
How Even the Smallest Organisms Can Shape Entire Ecosystems and Inspire Lasting Change
From sonic tomographies to global biodiversity negotiations, this journey through research, resilience, and connection ...
Opinion
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
Despite growing interest in deep-sea mining, much of the deep ocean, particularly the midwater zone, remains poorly understood. A 2023 study in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone found that 88% to 92% of ...
Community Impact2d
San Marcos strategizes for sustainable water supply amid population growth
According to the 2026 Draft Regional Water Plan, the San Marcos population is projected to increase by 123.23% from 2030 to 2080. According to the 2026 Regional Water Plan, the acre-feet of water ...
Mongabay News2d
Tanzania’s marine reserves offer long-term benefits to communities, study finds
Marine protected areas in Tanzania boosted living standards in nearby communities over a span of nearly 20 years, a recent ...