Home on the Range Article 03.23.2021 Once thought to be extinct, tule elk have returned to roam across California’s Point Reyes National Seashore, but the park—which also supports beef and dairy cattle—is getting crowded.
A New Hope Photo Essay 01.27.2021 Discovered a mere four years ago, the Skywalker gibbon quickly landed on the list of the world’s 25 most endangered primates. While its status remains precarious, the species is inspiring a newfound effort to protect and restore the forests of China’s Gaoligong Mountains.
Farming Insects to Save Lemurs Article 03.19.2020 A reimagined approach to an age-old practice is helping to fight malnutrition in Madagascar—and may have the added benefit of protecting the island nation’s imperiled primates and the forests they call home.
Saving Mexico’s Lost World Article 02.18.2020 Microbes have lived in Cuatro Ciénegas for 500 million years. They’ve survived countless cataclysms and extinctions. But can they survive us?
The Secret Garden Photo Essay 09.11.2019 The crystalline rivers of the Serra da Bodoquena offer a window into Brazil’s freshwater biodiversity. But with deforestation on the rise, that window is becoming cloudier.
Raised in Rice Fields Article 06.26.2019 California’s Chinook salmon have been losing habitat to agriculture for decades. Now, they’re getting a much-needed boost from strategically flooded fields.
Farm to Reef Photo Essay 05.08.2018 Cuba’s sustainable farming practices could provide a recipe for restoring struggling coral reefs around the world.
Can Mushrooms Save the Honey Bee? Video 04.25.2017 A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.
How to Feed Africa Sustainably Opinion 03.14.2017 Renowned sustainability expert shares ideas for addressing food shortages in Africa without compromising ecological health.
Ancient Crops Find New Life Article 03.07.2017 Feeding the world sustainably—and nutritiously—may require crops that most people have never even heard of.
Maggot Revolution Article 01.18.2017 Agricultural entrepreneurs want to solve the planet’s livestock-feed crisis by farming insect larvae. Will their scheme fly?
Unearthing Nature’s Pesticides Article 10.25.2016 Biological pesticides, from bacterial toxins to fungi delivered by bees, are a hot trend in agriculture. But harnessing nature is no easy task.
Wetlands on Demand Article 04.26.2016 Rice fields for migratory birds—a look at California’s latest pop-up trend.
