The future of life on Earth is on the negotiating table in Nagoya, Japan as delegates from more than 190 countries grapple with carrying out the United Nations Convention on … Read more
endangered species
Protect the Arctic Refuge for Good!
December 6th marks the 50th anniversary of the Arctic Refuge, which polar bears, arctic foxes, migratory birds and other wildlife depend on for their survival.
What They’ve Said: Meditations on Nature
Here are some thoughts—bestowed on us by various scholars, sages, theorists, etc. down through the years—that comment on or raise questions about nature, animals, conservation and related topics. Some of … Read more
Will Global Warming Doom the Pacific Walrus?
I was a little boy when I checked a book called The Son of the Walrus King out of the local public library and fell so in love with its … Read more
My Close Encounter With a Clouded Leopard
Recently I had an amazing opportunity through my graduate program to visit the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) – formerly Conservation Research Center – located in Front Royal, VA. As … Read more
Shell Oil Threatens Polar Bear Habitat
The iconic polar bear already faces many threats- from melting sea ice, shrinking food supply, and climate change. The polar bear was even listed as a threatened species is 2008. … Read more
