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First LookEU electric cars sales keep on rolling despite virus, recessionThe EU is moving ahead with a major shift in transportation to reduce carbon emissions – and even the coronavirus couldn’t stop the effort. Despite a recession, sales of electric and hybrid cars have held up better than the overall market.
Migratory birds in the crosswinds of federal, state protectionsA 2017 change to the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act has left individual states picking up the slack. One bright spot is Massachusetts.
First LookClimate change is hitting home gardens. Here's how to adapt.As weather becomes less predictable, experts urge gardeners to reassess their landscapes. They say to select plants that can survive warmer temperatures, handle irregular rain, and support local pollinators.
First LookFishing for solutions: local Thai company recycles old netsOld fishing nets in Thailand are often left to be washed into the sea, where they ensnare marine animals. But a local company has found a solution to the surplus of old nets by melting them down into protective gear that could help Thailand battle the coronavirus.
- Cover StoryConservation vs. copper: Minnesota town debates its future with a mine
A dispute over a proposed mine divides a Minnesota town. “Everyone is trying to do what they feel is right for their community and their family."
Tourist treks helped save gorillas. What happens in lockdown?COVID-19 has shuttered wildlife tourism, threatening endangered species and people who rely on the parks for income. Can the industry adapt?
First LookFor people of color, a changing landscape in the great outdoorsBird-watchers and nature-lovers of color are confronting the stereotype that the great outdoors isn't a space for them. History proves otherwise, they say, and despite challenges in diversity today, outdoor exploration should welcome people of all backgrounds.
Untangling the ocean trash glut, one ‘ghost net’ at a timeThe United Nations has warned that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea. One woman has made it her mission to reverse that trend.
Deepwater Horizon: What we learned from worst oil spill everAn Arctic Circle oil spill is challenging Russia’s efforts to contain it, as scientists reflect on the worst spill in history 10 years ago.
Will the wolf survive? Battle over ‘los lobos’ heats up Southwest.In New Mexico and Arizona, a 24% increase in Mexican gray wolves is cause for celebration – and consternation.
The love seat: A comic about climate changeNancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich once agreed that “our country must take action to address climate change.” What happened?
Bluer skies, less greenhouse gas. What happens after the pandemic?Around the world people are making personal sacrifices benefiting others. Researchers say we need policies that require sacrifice for climate change.
Of plovers and pandemics: Reflections on resilience from Sandy PointAs the coronavirus pandemic disrupts nearly every aspect of human life, one writer finds comfort in the natural rhythms of the earth.
Coronavirus conundrum: What do we do when nature gets crowded?Coronavirus social distancing rules ban large gatherings. So as people find refuge in parks and on hiking trails, what should officials do?
Boston’s car-free streets offer glimpse of low-carbon futureWith stay-at-home orders emptying city streets, residents of Boston are getting a glimpse of a possible future in which the car is no longer king.
A new vision for farming: Chickens, sheep, and ... solar panelsSituating photovoltaic panels and food production together may ease land-use tensions between solar and agriculture, say some experts.
First LookWith humans stuck at home, Mother Nature takes overResearchers are discovering what happens in nature when people step back. Cleaner air and roaming wildlife are giving us "extraordinary insight into just how much of a mess we humans are making of our beautiful planet," says one scientist.
Plant, restore soil, repeat. Could nature help curb climate change?“Nature-based solutions” are the latest climate buzzwords. But what does it mean to do this well?
First LookMeet the young climate activists undeterred by coronavirusSlowed by the pandemic, climate activists across the world are turning to technology to keep their movement alive. First on the agenda: virtual Earth Day.
How Earth Day united a nation in crisis and sparked a global movementDenis Hayes, organizer of the first Earth Day, reflects on 50 years of environmental activism.
