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Close-up of a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale swimming underwater, showcasing its distinctive spotted skin.

Scientists Capture First Living Glimpse of a Whale Once Known Only By Its Remains

For decades, the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale existed only as bones washed ashore. Then, off Baja California, two living whales surfaced beside a research vessel and changed everything.

Scientists Capture First Living Glimpse of a Whale Once Known Only By Its Remains

For decades, the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale existed only as bones washed ashore. Then, off Baja California, two living whales surfaced beside a research vessel and changed everything.

Large group of wading birds gathered in a coastal wetland, feeding among patches of tall marsh grass in shallow water.

Trump Administration's New Environmental Plan Opens the Floodgates for Mass Wetland Destruction

A sweeping proposal from the Trump Administration could erase federal protections from more than 80 percent of America’s wetlands—waters that filter drinking supplies, cushion communities from floods, and anchor entire...

Trump Administration's New Environmental Plan Opens the Floodgates for Mass Wetland Destruction

A sweeping proposal from the Trump Administration could erase federal protections from more than 80 percent of America’s wetlands—waters that filter drinking supplies, cushion communities from floods, and anchor entire...

A sea turtle navigating through murky water filled with plastic bags, fragments, and floating litter.

Study Finds Sea Animals Face Lethal Risks From Shockingly Small Plastic Pieces

How much plastic does it take to kill a sea animal? New research delivers an answer that feels almost impossible to believe. Just six tiny pieces of rubber can doom...

Study Finds Sea Animals Face Lethal Risks From Shockingly Small Plastic Pieces

How much plastic does it take to kill a sea animal? New research delivers an answer that feels almost impossible to believe. Just six tiny pieces of rubber can doom...

A young koala sits on a tree branch surrounded by green foliage.

New South Wales Creates Massive Sanctuary To Save 12,000 Koalas

Australia just made history for its most beloved marsupial. In New South Wales, a sweeping 476,000-hectare sanctuary—the Great Koala National Park—will protect over 12,000 koalas, 36,000 greater gliders, and more...

New South Wales Creates Massive Sanctuary To Save 12,000 Koalas

Australia just made history for its most beloved marsupial. In New South Wales, a sweeping 476,000-hectare sanctuary—the Great Koala National Park—will protect over 12,000 koalas, 36,000 greater gliders, and more...

Serene coastal landscape with rocky shores and calm water under a cloudy sky.

Norway Turns Ocean Forests Of Seaweed Into Weapons Against Climate Change

Off Norway’s coast, underwater forests are being planted to fight climate change. A new kelp farm near Frøya is testing how seaweed can pull carbon dioxide from the air and...

Norway Turns Ocean Forests Of Seaweed Into Weapons Against Climate Change

Off Norway’s coast, underwater forests are being planted to fight climate change. A new kelp farm near Frøya is testing how seaweed can pull carbon dioxide from the air and...

Person holding a blue, fan-shaped paper art piece with a honeycomb texture.

Recyclable EcoHelmet Turns Trash Into Life-Saving Innovation

Imagine buying a bike helmet from a vending machine that folds flat, costs less than a cup of coffee, and can be recycled after your ride.

Recyclable EcoHelmet Turns Trash Into Life-Saving Innovation

Imagine buying a bike helmet from a vending machine that folds flat, costs less than a cup of coffee, and can be recycled after your ride.