Environment

Split image of herbicide being sprayed over green vegetation on the left and a man comforting a woman in a hospital bed on the right.

Families Seeking Justice Over Cancer Claims Confront Push To Protect Glyphosate Companies

ens of thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits alleging that glyphosate-based herbicides caused cancer. But the fight is no longer just in the courtroom.

Families Seeking Justice Over Cancer Claims Confront Push To Protect Glyphosate Companies

ens of thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits alleging that glyphosate-based herbicides caused cancer. But the fight is no longer just in the courtroom.

Mother brown bear stands on a dirt path with three small cubs gathered around her in a green woodland area.

Alaska Bears Face Return Of Baited Killing In National Preserves

Bear baiting may return to Alaska’s national preserves under a new federal proposal. That means bears could once again be lured with piles of food on lands meant to protect...

Alaska Bears Face Return Of Baited Killing In National Preserves

Bear baiting may return to Alaska’s national preserves under a new federal proposal. That means bears could once again be lured with piles of food on lands meant to protect...

Large python stretches across a bathroom sink faucet beside toothbrushes and toiletries.

Homeowner Walks Into Bathroom And Finds A Giant Python Staring Back In The Mirror

Homeowner startled by bathroom mirror python; WIRES recommends keeping distance and calling wildlife rescuers.

Homeowner Walks Into Bathroom And Finds A Giant Python Staring Back In The Mirror

Homeowner startled by bathroom mirror python; WIRES recommends keeping distance and calling wildlife rescuers.

Beekeeper wearing a veil and gloves examines a hive box glowing in warm evening light.

USDA Move Threatens Critical Bee Research After Massive Colony Losses

After widespread honeybee deaths, one federal lab helped identify a likely cause and gave beekeepers answers they needed. Now that same research center could be shut down.

USDA Move Threatens Critical Bee Research After Massive Colony Losses

After widespread honeybee deaths, one federal lab helped identify a likely cause and gave beekeepers answers they needed. Now that same research center could be shut down.

Mud-covered elephant and calf lie pressed closely together, with the larger elephant’s trunk and face resting against the smaller one.

Trapped In Deadly Mud A Mother Elephant Never Stops Shielding Her Baby

Mother elephant and calf rescued from treacherous mud highlight powerful family bonds and effective conservation collaboration.

Trapped In Deadly Mud A Mother Elephant Never Stops Shielding Her Baby

Mother elephant and calf rescued from treacherous mud highlight powerful family bonds and effective conservation collaboration.

Tiny spotted marsupial curls around several pink newborn babies tucked inside a dark cloth pouch.

Tiny Jellybean Joeys Offer Hope for Northern Quolls at Wildlife Sanctuary

Uplifting discovery: endangered northern quolls with pouch young show that conservation efforts at Brooklyn Wildlife Sanctuary are helping populations recover.

Tiny Jellybean Joeys Offer Hope for Northern Quolls at Wildlife Sanctuary

Uplifting discovery: endangered northern quolls with pouch young show that conservation efforts at Brooklyn Wildlife Sanctuary are helping populations recover.

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