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Sand Mining Wreaks Havoc On Marine Ecosystems

The dredging industry’s removal of ~6 million tons of sand from marine settings around the world each year is devastating marine ecosystems.

Integrating climate literacy into higher education helps students learn to address environmental challenges in their careers & communities.

The widespread use of PFAS “forever chemicals” has led to severe environmental & health concerns around the world. Why are they legal here?

Wind power is poised to become significantly more efficient — and safer for wildlife — in the coming years thanks to technological advances.

“Biophilia” is defined as the human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other life forms in nature.

In this installment of Nature vs. Nurture, Roddy Scheer roughs it, then lives it up in Washington’s Central Cascades.

Scientists and oil company executives have known about the climate risks of our profligate fossil fuel use since the 1950s…

In cases where fires or floods are likely to pass through again, it might be better to move on to a less risky spot.

Jaguars may be holding on in the Amazon and elsewhere but declining numbers don’t bode well for their future.

New technologies in water purification could help solve the world’s shortage of fresh drinking water…