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Lands vital for climate resilience and the forestry industry are also critical habitats for declining bird species, offering a rare opportunity to align conservation with ecosystem services and secure a resilient future for both birds and people.
By: Reynard Loki
Radical societal transformation is inevitable; a plan could make a difference between catastrophe and progress.
By: David Fridley and Richard Heinberg
The Venetian Republic’s political system, emerging alongside those of other Italian city-states, was founded on collaboration and power distribution. Its rise and decline highlight the importance of adaptability in the face of shifting global political dynamics.
By: John P. Ruehl
Human-related causes leave birds susceptible to injury and death.
By: Jairus James
Birth equity is essential for ecological security.
By: Esther Afolaranmi and Carter Dillard
Decades of toxic contamination at Camp Lejeune have left veterans, military families, and civilians with devastating health issues.
By: Jonathan Sharp
Eating animal products is analogous to the oppressive and unjust actions by powerful humans upon other humans.
By: Emilia Leese and Eva J. Charalambides
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks.
By: Laurie Wills
More than just a creative outlet, writing offers caregivers a powerful, cost-effective way to reduce stress, process emotions, and rediscover purpose—often with transformative mental health benefits.
What draws us to such a distant and long-gone time? A fruitful relationship has always existed between prehistory (a scientific discipline constantly refreshed by new discoveries) and the visual artists who interpret it.
By: Yann Perreau
