Washington’s Runaway Snow GeeseArticle 01.24.2023Mae West said too much of a good thing is wonderful. But she’d never seen the beautiful, marauding snow geese that swoop in each fall to take over Washington State’s Skagit Valley.
Making Nature Less PredictableArticle 12.02.2022In their fight against the homogenization of nature, scientists and farmers are walking well-worn paths and using innovative approaches to help bring native pollinators back to California.
Home on the RangeArticle 03.23.2021Once 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 HopePhoto Essay 01.27.2021Discovered 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 LemursArticle 03.19.2020A 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 WorldArticle 02.18.2020Microbes have lived in Cuatro Ciénegas for 500 million years. They’ve survived countless cataclysms and extinctions. But can they survive us?
The Secret GardenPhoto Essay 09.11.2019The 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 FieldsArticle 06.26.2019California’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 ReefPhoto Essay 05.08.2018Cuba’s sustainable farming practices could provide a recipe for restoring struggling coral reefs around the world.
Can Mushrooms Save the Honey Bee?Video 04.25.2017A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.
How to Feed Africa SustainablyOpinion 03.14.2017Renowned sustainability expert shares ideas for addressing food shortages in Africa without compromising ecological health.
Ancient Crops Find New LifeArticle 03.07.2017Feeding the world sustainably—and nutritiously—may require crops that most people have never even heard of.
Maggot RevolutionArticle 01.18.2017Agricultural entrepreneurs want to solve the planet’s livestock-feed crisis by farming insect larvae. Will their scheme fly?
Unearthing Nature’s PesticidesArticle 10.25.2016Biological pesticides, from bacterial toxins to fungi delivered by bees, are a hot trend in agriculture. But harnessing nature is no easy task.
Wetlands on DemandArticle 04.26.2016Rice fields for migratory birds—a look at California’s latest pop-up trend.
