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To stem illegal rhino trafficking, conservationists shame Asian buyersA surge in poaching of rhinos, targeted for their horns, has led to celebrity-studded public awareness campaigns in Asia's biggest markets for horn.
Solar power: the next energy jobs juggernaut?Solar power is emerging as an important job creator in a shifting energy economy.聽
First LookEurope's orcas are at risk of extinction. Can anything be done to save them?The killer whale populations in Europe are facing severe declines as a result of hazardous man-made chemicals that have been banned for 30 years. Restriction for disposal of items that contain the chemicals could help save the whales from extinction.
First LookSubtropical storm Alex: Is climate change to blame for rare January hurricanes?The official hurricane season runs from June through November, but this January has already brought two named storms, subtropical storm Alex in the Atlantic Ocean and hurricane Pali in the Pacific.
Flint crisis: a cautionary tale about America鈥檚 water supplyThe lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Mich., demonstrates the consequences of quick fixes in the face of financial woes, experts say. But it also is exposing a greater need in cities around the country.
First LookWhat the government is doing to save America鈥檚 imperiled batsOn Wednesday, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced new measures to protect the northern long-eared bat, which has seen significant population losses linked to the spread of a fungus.
First LookWhat's melting Greenland's ice sheet? Night clouds, say scientists.Why is Greenland's ice sheet melting? Scientists say nighttime clouds act as a blanket to prevent warm air from escaping.聽Scientists say new satellite data will help improve future climate models to better inform policy decisions.
Can we save the California Spotted Owl?The Center for Biological Diversity is pushing for the California Spotted Owl's designation as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, following on the heels of the well-known bald eagle success story.
Why are whales beaching themselves by the dozen in India?The fishermen rescuers from Tiruchendur alerted environmental officials shortly after the mysterious mass casualty event began.聽
Unraveling the mystery of the massive Alaskan seabird die-offCommon murres, one of North America's most abundant seabirds, are washing ashore after apparently starving to death. What's going on?
1916 Migratory Bird Treaty: a centennial anniversary of progressThis year marks the 100-year anniversary of the historic Migratory Bird Treaty. Environmentalists find much to celebrate, but challenges remain for migratory bird populations.
Are Florida's manatees no longer endangered?A new proposal to change the West Indian manatee鈥檚 conservation status from 鈥榚ndangered鈥� to 鈥榯hreatened鈥� comes as the species鈥� population continues to rebuild, but threats to the animals remain in their home waters.
First LookDrought and crop yields: What wealthy nations can learn from poorer onesLooking toward a future with more people and more droughts, experts say Western farmers may have to follow the agriculture strategies of underdeveloped countries.聽
Just 89 of these Alaskan wolves remain, but are they endangered?Despite a 75 percent decline in population levels on the Prince of Wales island in the Alaska Panhandle over the past 10 years, the US Fish and Wildlife Service insists the Alexander Archipelago wolf is not endangered.
Do neonicotinoids harm bees? It depends on the crop, says EPAThe pesticide harms honeybees when used on cotton and citrus but not on crops such as corn, berries, and tobacco, says new EPA study.
Why California welcomes El Ni帽o-powered stormsA parade of strong Pacific storms will batter California this week and will likely bring flooding by the time the second storm in the series rolls through on Wednesday, says Weather Underground.
Photographer aims to save the world, one furry portrait at a timeJoel Sartore set out on an ambitious mission 10 years ago 鈥� to photograph every captive animal species in the world. Today, he has portraits of 5,400 different creatures, but his project is barely halfway complete.聽
First LookBeijing says pollution is down, despite 'red alerts' 鈥� or maybe because of themAir pollution in China remains far above safe levels, but new government policies are stepping up to tackle it, spurred by concerned citizens who are taking matters into their own hands聽鈥� literally.聽
Lake Erie Asian carp: How great a threat to Great Lakes?A study published Monday suggests a possibly devastating impact on Lake Erie if the invasive Asian carp reaches the Great Lakes. What can be done to keep the fish away?
El Ni帽o effect: California preps for two weeks of rain and snowThanks to El Ni帽o, as much as 15 inches of rain could fall in the next 15 days in northern California, with about 2 feet of snow expected in the highest points of the Sierra Nevada.
