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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?  
New study shines a light on bird loss due to illegal logging in Ghana   New study shines a light on bird loss due to illegal logging in Ghana Notable
How big should urban green spaces be?   How big should urban green spaces be? Notable
In the race to save species, genetic engineering is coming to nature nbsp; Feature In the race to save species, genetic engineering is coming to nature  
From the American prairie, a conservation success story nbsp; Video From the American prairie, a conservation success story  
What role should humans play in returning forests to their natural state? nbsp; Video What role should humans play in returning forests to their natural state?  
Going to great heights to study the impact of climate change on biodiversity nbsp; Video Going to great heights to study the impact of climate change on biodiversity  
OPINION: Let’s stop treating our soil like dirt nbsp; Voices OPINION: Let’s stop treating our soil like dirt  
How to protect sharks and humans at the same time   How to protect sharks and humans at the same time Notable
Can Latin America do palm oil right? nbsp; Feature Can Latin America do palm oil right?  
Protecting the endangered Arabian leopard in the mountains of Oman nbsp; Video Protecting the endangered Arabian leopard in the mountains of Oman  
As Arctic sea ice shrinks, so does our window of opportunity nbsp; Photo As Arctic sea ice shrinks, so does our window of opportunity  
One Zambian man’s inspiring journey from charcoal burner to forest champion nbsp; Video One Zambian man’s inspiring journey from charcoal burner to forest champion  
Envision 2050: The future of oceans nbsp; Feature Envision 2050: The future of oceans  
To everyone’s surprise, forests are returning to Malawi. Here’s why. nbsp; Photo To everyone’s surprise, forests are returning to Malawi. Here’s why.  
The market incentives that are keeping trees standing in Brazil   The market incentives that are keeping trees standing in Brazil Notable
Coydogs and lynxcats and pizzlies, oh my nbsp; Article Coydogs and lynxcats and pizzlies, oh my  
The 11 most important forests in the world   The 11 most important forests in the world Notable
Searching for the best dog to save livestock — and wildlife nbsp; Feature Searching for the best dog to save livestock — and wildlife  
OPINION: Shellfisheries: Time to prepare for ocean acidification nbsp; Voices OPINION: Shellfisheries: Time to prepare for ocean acidification  
Welcome to the wild world of rhino conservation nbsp; Feature Welcome to the wild world of rhino conservation  
Which coffee do birds like best?   Which coffee do birds like best? Notable
OPINION: Conservation is complicated, and all approaches need to be on the table nbsp; Voices OPINION: Conservation is complicated, and all approaches need to be on the table  
Climate resiliency with termite mounds   Climate resiliency with termite mounds Notable
Is pH a red herring when it comes to ocean acidification? nbsp; Article Is pH a red herring when it comes to ocean acidification?  
OPINION: “Novel ecosystems” are a Trojan horse for conservation nbsp; Voices OPINION: “Novel ecosystems” are a Trojan horse for conservation  
Saving Morocco’s endangered Barbary macaques nbsp; Photo Saving Morocco’s endangered Barbary macaques  
Can big data save the last of India’s wild tigers? nbsp; Feature Can big data save the last of India’s wild tigers?  
Envision 2050: The future of protected areas nbsp; Feature Envision 2050: The future of protected areas  
Suburban sprawl doesn’t have to be ecologically devastating nbsp; Feature Suburban sprawl doesn’t have to be ecologically devastating  
Wilderness protection and the art of compromise nbsp; Feature Wilderness protection and the art of compromise  
Saving the rainforest and tapirs in Nicaragua nbsp; Video Saving the rainforest and tapirs in Nicaragua  
Tracking the fate of ancient carbon in the Siberian Arctic nbsp; Photo Tracking the fate of ancient carbon in the Siberian Arctic  
Sometimes we need to just pause and marvel at this place called Earth nbsp; Video Sometimes we need to just pause and marvel at this place called Earth  
How did palm oil become such a problem — and what can we do about it? nbsp; Feature How did palm oil become such a problem — and what can we do about it?  
OPINION: Cities are the greatest hope for our planet nbsp; Voices OPINION: Cities are the greatest hope for our planet  
Could evolution be our ally when it comes to mosquito control? nbsp; Article Could evolution be our ally when it comes to mosquito control?  
Can we have our cities and biodiversity, too? nbsp; Video Can we have our cities and biodiversity, too?  
The vaults in this bank hold something more precious than money nbsp; Video The vaults in this bank hold something more precious than money  
How we can save coral reefs (and why we should want to) nbsp; Feature How we can save coral reefs (and why we should want to)  
What’s happening to the birds? nbsp; Feature What’s happening to the birds?  
Sunscreen’s Dark Side   Sunscreen’s Dark Side Notable
Planting Trees to Fight Ozone   Planting Trees to Fight Ozone Notable
OPINION: Why Eating Invasive Species Is a Bad Idea nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why Eating Invasive Species Is a Bad Idea  
Dancing Bees Waggle the Way to Happier Habitat nbsp; Article Dancing Bees Waggle the Way to Happier Habitat  
Vanishing Invertebrates   Vanishing Invertebrates Notable
Time for trees to pack their trunks? nbsp; Feature Time for trees to pack their trunks?  
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