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Watch: How an Ecuadoran birdwatcher is contributing to one of the world’s largest conservation databases nbsp; Video Watch: How an Ecuadoran birdwatcher is contributing to one of the world’s largest conservation databases  
In the depths of the oceans, human activities are beginning to take their toll nbsp; Feature In the depths of the oceans, human activities are beginning to take their toll  
Scientists scramble to understand the invisible creatures around us before it’s too late nbsp; Feature Scientists scramble to understand the invisible creatures around us before it’s too late  
How grizzlies, monarchs and even fish can benefit from U.S. highways nbsp; Feature How grizzlies, monarchs and even fish can benefit from U.S. highways  
On the thawing tundra, researchers race to understand black carbon’s climate impact nbsp; Feature On the thawing tundra, researchers race to understand black carbon’s climate impact  
When life hands you weeds, make weed art nbsp; Photo When life hands you weeds, make weed art  
Bringing aeroconservation down to Earth   Bringing aeroconservation down to Earth Notable
How a new way of thinking about soil sparked a national movement in agriculture nbsp; Feature How a new way of thinking about soil sparked a national movement in agriculture  
The best way to restore environments in the face of climate change   The best way to restore environments in the face of climate change Notable
In the fishing industry, gear recycling is finally catching on nbsp; Feature In the fishing industry, gear recycling is finally catching on  
Opinion: This polluted lake shows why we are all stakeholders when it comes to clean water nbsp; Voices Opinion: This polluted lake shows why we are all stakeholders when it comes to clean water  
OPINION: What we need are farms that support farmers, consumers AND the environment nbsp; Voices OPINION: What we need are farms that support farmers, consumers AND the environment  
Watch: How a Kurdish conservationist is protecting the Persian leopard in war-torn Iraq nbsp; Video Watch: How a Kurdish conservationist is protecting the Persian leopard in war-torn Iraq  
The growing wild plant and animal trade holds both promise and peril nbsp; Feature The growing wild plant and animal trade holds both promise and peril  
How listening to the ocean can help reveal environmental damage nbsp; Article How listening to the ocean can help reveal environmental damage  
OPINION: Changing times call for changes in how we protect and restore habitat​ nbsp; Voices OPINION: Changing times call for changes in how we protect and restore habitat​  
Animals and plants evolve faster in cities — with implications for humans   Animals and plants evolve faster in cities — with implications for humans Notable
Ecologists pay disproportionately little attention to synthetic chemicals, study finds   Ecologists pay disproportionately little attention to synthetic chemicals, study finds Notable
A look at what works — and doesn’t — in the world of conservation   A look at what works — and doesn’t — in the world of conservation Notable
How to make hydropower more environmentally friendly nbsp; Feature How to make hydropower more environmentally friendly  
Efforts to combat Zika don’t have to harm the environment nbsp; Feature Efforts to combat Zika don’t have to harm the environment  
What’s the best way to improve bee habitat? nbsp; Article What’s the best way to improve bee habitat?  
OPINION: Nature is priceless — so let’s value it nbsp; Voices OPINION: Nature is priceless — so let’s value it  
Bringing nature back to cities is good for plants, animals and humans nbsp; Feature Bringing nature back to cities is good for plants, animals and humans  
The most threatened ecosystem you’ve never heard of   The most threatened ecosystem you’ve never heard of Notable
The surprising link between the tapirs of Costa Rica and climate change nbsp; Feature The surprising link between the tapirs of Costa Rica and climate change  
Can Madagascar get rid of this troubling toad before it’s too late? nbsp; Feature Can Madagascar get rid of this troubling toad before it’s too late?  
What does climate change mean for America’s $73 billion angling industry?   What does climate change mean for America’s $73 billion angling industry? Notable
If lead ammunition is bad for people and the environment, why do we still use it? nbsp; Feature If lead ammunition is bad for people and the environment, why do we still use it?  
Why degraded reefs could be the future of ocean conservation nbsp; Feature Why degraded reefs could be the future of ocean conservation  
These fires are huge, hidden and harmful. What can we do? nbsp; Feature These fires are huge, hidden and harmful. What can we do?  
Animals to humans: Be quiet, already nbsp; Feature Animals to humans: Be quiet, already  
The number one thing we can do to protect Earth’s oceans nbsp; Feature The number one thing we can do to protect Earth’s oceans  
What’s a national park to do about climate change? nbsp; Feature What’s a national park to do about climate change?  
Is biodiversity the best medicine?   Is biodiversity the best medicine? Notable
We can save individual species — but can we save entire ecosystems? nbsp; Feature We can save individual species — but can we save entire ecosystems?  
The newest strategy for saving bees is really, really old nbsp; Feature The newest strategy for saving bees is really, really old  
What will it take to get plastics out of the ocean? nbsp; Feature What will it take to get plastics out of the ocean?  
Global deforestation is decreasing. Or is it? nbsp; Feature Global deforestation is decreasing. Or is it?  
OPINION: In 2016, rain forest conservation needs to focus on these two things nbsp; Voices OPINION: In 2016, rain forest conservation needs to focus on these two things  
Top trends conservationists should be paying attention to — but aren’t   Top trends conservationists should be paying attention to — but aren’t Notable
OPINION: Is zero deforestation possible for the Brazilian Amazon? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Is zero deforestation possible for the Brazilian Amazon?  
Martín von Hildebrand: An audacious plan for the Amazon nbsp; Interview Martín von Hildebrand: An audacious plan for the Amazon  
OPINION: The number one thing each of us can do to protect biodiversity nbsp; Voices OPINION: The number one thing each of us can do to protect biodiversity  
OPINION: Does a place still have value if it is of no use to humans? nbsp; Voices OPINION: Does a place still have value if it is of no use to humans?  
New study finds 20 percent of natural habitats at risk from future development   New study finds 20 percent of natural habitats at risk from future development Notable
When planting trees does more harm than good   When planting trees does more harm than good Notable
When conservation means killing nbsp; Article When conservation means killing  
92-year-old “Bluebird Man” is the epitome of citizen science in action nbsp; Video 92-year-old “Bluebird Man” is the epitome of citizen science in action  
Can bats reduce nut farmers’ pesticide use? nbsp; Feature Can bats reduce nut farmers’ pesticide use?  
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