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First LookFeds set aside more habitat for right whales. But is it enough?The NOAA designated an additional 39,414 square miles of water as critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale. But could more be done?
First LookTui chub alert: Why one single fish has wildlife experts in Oregon scramblingThe discovery of a single tui chub in Oregon's Diamond Lake has set off a massive effort to eliminate the species from its waters, years after the lake went through mass poisonings to eradicate the unwanted fish there.
Supreme Court hands victory to environmentalists, federal regulatorsThe US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could continue with a power-saving strategy called 'demand response.'
How your photos can help scientists track coastline erosionScientists turn to the public for help in documenting El Niño's impact on California's coast.
First LookNatural oil seeps in the Gulf of Mexico and the microbes who love themMicroorganisms and phytoplankton appear to thrive in the waters around naturally occurring oil seeps on the Gulf floor.
Court rejects stay on Clean Power Act questionThe US Court of Appeals rejected a stay of implementation request from a coalition of 27 states and numerous other groups regarding the EPA's Clean Power Plan, which will restrict greenhouse gas emissions.
A spike in man-made quakes: Has Kansas got an answer?Over the course of one turbulent year, Kansas took steps to reduce the number of man-made quakes. Could its efforts hold answers for its neighbors?
First Look2015 shatters record for warmest year: why climate scientists are celebratingLast year was the hottest year on record by a significant margin according to both NASA and NOAA, and climate scientists see this announcement as validation.
First LookGlobal fisheries are declining faster than we thought: What can be done?The United Nations has been grossly underestimating global fish takes, according to a comprehensive study. But marine biologist see a silver lining in the news.
First LookA tale of two states: How Kansas and Oklahoma have dealt with earthquakesTwo states rattled by human-induced earthquakes choose different tactics with different results. In Oklahoma, people are getting worried what the future could hold if increasing quakes aren't stopped.
Suspicion over federal wolf plan spreads to Colorado, UtahThe states joined Arizona and New Mexico in accusing the US Fish and Wildlife Service of using flawed science and biased experts.
Why Florida's manatee population is reboundingFlorida's manatee population is rebounding after numerous and ongoing conservation efforts, leading to a proposed downgrade of the species from the "endangered" status.
To stem illegal rhino trafficking, conservationists shame Asian buyersA surge in poaching of rhinos, targeted for their horns, has led to celebrity-studded public awareness campaigns in Asia's biggest markets for horn.
Solar power: the next energy jobs juggernaut?Solar power is emerging as an important job creator in a shifting energy economy.
First LookEurope's orcas are at risk of extinction. Can anything be done to save them?The killer whale populations in Europe are facing severe declines as a result of hazardous man-made chemicals that have been banned for 30 years. Restriction for disposal of items that contain the chemicals could help save the whales from extinction.
First LookSubtropical storm Alex: Is climate change to blame for rare January hurricanes?The official hurricane season runs from June through November, but this January has already brought two named storms, subtropical storm Alex in the Atlantic Ocean and hurricane Pali in the Pacific.
Flint crisis: a cautionary tale about America’s water supplyThe lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Mich., demonstrates the consequences of quick fixes in the face of financial woes, experts say. But it also is exposing a greater need in cities around the country.
First LookWhat the government is doing to save America’s imperiled batsOn Wednesday, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced new measures to protect the northern long-eared bat, which has seen significant population losses linked to the spread of a fungus.
First LookWhat's melting Greenland's ice sheet? Night clouds, say scientists.Why is Greenland's ice sheet melting? Scientists say nighttime clouds act as a blanket to prevent warm air from escaping. Scientists say new satellite data will help improve future climate models to better inform policy decisions.
Can we save the California Spotted Owl?The Center for Biological Diversity is pushing for the California Spotted Owl's designation as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, following on the heels of the well-known bald eagle success story.
