Environment

Southern Bog Turtle Teeters on the Edge of Extinction
The southern bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, faces extinction with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss from development and illegal poaching have halved their population since...
Southern Bog Turtle Teeters on the Edge of Extinction
The southern bog turtle, North America’s smallest turtle, faces extinction with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild. Habitat loss from development and illegal poaching have halved their population since...

San Francisco Zoo Decline Puts Animals and Visitors at Risk
The San Francisco Zoo faces serious scrutiny over its failing facilities, which recent reports describe as “unsafe” for both animals and visitors.
San Francisco Zoo Decline Puts Animals and Visitors at Risk
The San Francisco Zoo faces serious scrutiny over its failing facilities, which recent reports describe as “unsafe” for both animals and visitors.

Forever Chemicals Are Invading American Farmland And Food Through Government-Backed Sewage
Our food supply is at risk. Toxic chemicals from contaminated sewage sludge fertilizer are infiltrating our soil, water, and food chain.
Forever Chemicals Are Invading American Farmland And Food Through Government-Backed Sewage
Our food supply is at risk. Toxic chemicals from contaminated sewage sludge fertilizer are infiltrating our soil, water, and food chain.

Faux Furs Ignite a Cultural Conservation Revolution In Southern Africa
Traditional cultural ceremonies have long featured genuine leopard skins, but wild leopard populations face critical threats from poaching and illegal hunting.
Faux Furs Ignite a Cultural Conservation Revolution In Southern Africa
Traditional cultural ceremonies have long featured genuine leopard skins, but wild leopard populations face critical threats from poaching and illegal hunting.

Desert Pupfish on the Edge Fight for Survival Intensifies
The Pecos pupfish is on the brink of extinction due to invasive species, climate change, and habitat destruction.
Desert Pupfish on the Edge Fight for Survival Intensifies
The Pecos pupfish is on the brink of extinction due to invasive species, climate change, and habitat destruction.

Hawaii Is Sinking Fast in a Race Against Time
The Hawaiian Islands are facing a hidden threat. New research shows that parts of the archipelago are sinking into the ocean at rates that challenge previous estimates.
Hawaii Is Sinking Fast in a Race Against Time
The Hawaiian Islands are facing a hidden threat. New research shows that parts of the archipelago are sinking into the ocean at rates that challenge previous estimates.