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First LookIsaias, Bertha, who's next? 2020 hurricane forecast revised.The 2020 hurricane season could be one of the more active seasons on record聽with twice as much storm activity as a normal year, forecasters say. The NOAA increased the chance of an above average hurricane season from 60% to 85%.
The ExplainerTrump鈥檚 environmental rollbacks: A four-year tide of regulatory changeFrom climate change to endangered species, our timeline and charts chronicle sweeping changes under President Trump that could have lasting effects.
Can roadsides offer a beeline for pollinators?A national network of highway departments and conservation groups are working to set aside the land on the sides of highways to protect pollinators.
Is recycling broken? Don鈥檛 toss it out yet, say insiders.The coronavirus pandemic and聽China鈥檚 2018 ban on U.S. paper and plastic waste have dealt blows to the recycling industry. But recycling remains popular.
First LookTo cut emissions, could you give up living in a large house?A new study reports that U.S. homeowners' emissions vary between states, income brackets, and house sizes. For a greener future, buyers should get more compact houses in denser neighborhoods, researchers say.
How COVID-19 changed the climate conversationGovernments could meet their climate commitments by spending post-coronavirus recovery budgets on green, low-CO2 economic projects. Will they?
First LookEU electric cars sales keep on rolling despite virus, recessionThe EU is moving ahead with a major shift in transportation to reduce carbon emissions 鈥� and even the coronavirus couldn鈥檛 stop the effort. Despite a recession, sales of electric and hybrid cars have held up better than the overall market.聽
Migratory birds in the crosswinds of federal, state protectionsA 2017 change to the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act has left individual states picking up the slack. One bright spot is Massachusetts.
First LookClimate change is hitting home gardens. Here's how to adapt.As weather becomes less predictable, experts urge gardeners to reassess their landscapes. They say to select plants that can survive warmer temperatures, handle irregular rain, and support local pollinators.
First LookFishing for solutions: local Thai company recycles old netsOld fishing nets in Thailand are often left to be washed into the sea, where they ensnare marine animals. But a local company has found a solution to the surplus of old nets by melting them down into protective gear that could聽help Thailand battle the coronavirus.聽- Cover StoryConservation vs. copper: Minnesota town debates its future with a mineA dispute over a proposed mine divides a Minnesota town.聽鈥淓veryone is trying to do what they feel is right for their community and their family."
Tourist treks helped save gorillas. What happens in lockdown?COVID-19 has shuttered wildlife tourism, threatening endangered species and people who rely on the parks for income. Can the industry adapt?
First LookFor people of color, a changing landscape in the great outdoorsBird-watchers and nature-lovers of color are confronting the stereotype that the great outdoors isn't a space for them. History proves otherwise, they say, and despite challenges in diversity today, outdoor exploration should welcome people of all backgrounds.
Untangling the ocean trash glut, one 鈥榞host net鈥� at a timeThe United Nations has warned that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea. One woman has made it her mission to reverse that trend.聽
Deepwater Horizon: What we learned from worst oil spill everAn Arctic Circle oil spill is challenging Russia鈥檚 efforts to contain it, as scientists reflect on the worst spill in history 10 years ago.
Will the wolf survive? Battle over 鈥榣os lobos鈥� heats up Southwest.In New Mexico and Arizona, a 24% increase in Mexican gray wolves is cause for celebration 鈥� and consternation.
The love seat: A comic about climate changeNancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich once agreed that 鈥渙ur country must take action to address climate change.鈥� What happened?
Bluer skies, less greenhouse gas. What happens after the pandemic?Around the world people are making personal sacrifices benefiting others. Researchers say we need policies that require sacrifice for climate change.
Of plovers and pandemics: Reflections on resilience from Sandy PointAs聽the coronavirus pandemic disrupts nearly every aspect of human life, one writer finds comfort in the natural rhythms of the earth.
Coronavirus conundrum: What do we do when nature gets crowded?Coronavirus social distancing rules ban large gatherings. So as people find refuge in parks and on hiking trails, what should officials do?