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09-27-2018

Zach Fitzner

Zach Fitzner studied biology in college. His love for animals,…

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12-07-2017

Zach Fitzner

Zach Fitzner studied biology in college. His love for animals,…

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$Sea bird die-offs are becoming more common even though ocean temperatures are being pushed up just a fraction of a degree so far.$ $Sea bird die-offs are becoming more common even though ocean temperatures are being pushed up just a fraction of a degree so far.$

01-31-2020

Even slight increases in ocean temperatures cause massive sea bird die-offs

Puffins are a mystery to humans. There are three species…

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With a predicted increase in the number of forest fires and the intensity of them in the western US, it will likely boost populations of boring beetles and in turn woodpeckers.

With a predicted increase in the number of forest fires and the intensity of them in the western US, it will likely boost populations of boring beetles and in turn woodpeckers.

11-11-2019

An increase in forest fires means more beetles and woodpeckers

Forest fires, wood boring beetles and woodpeckers often get a…

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The plan calls for removing wild horses from rangeland to “more cost-effective pasture facilities” and fertility control for up to 90% of free range mares.

The plan calls for removing wild horses from rangeland to “more cost-effective pasture facilities” and fertility control for up to 90% of free range mares.

10-29-2019

Government plan to manage wild horse populations comes under fire

As I have previously reported, management of wild horses in…

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In 2016, of an estimated population of 3 million people, 1,800 Mongolians died of diseases from household air pollution and 1,500 died of diseases from outdoor air pollution.

In 2016, of an estimated population of 3 million people, 1,800 Mongolians died of diseases from household air pollution and 1,500 died of diseases from outdoor air pollution.

10-25-2019

Amid doubt over China’s air pollution solutions, Mongolia tries another tactic

When it comes to sources of air pollution, we often…

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Because of the perceived danger that sharks pose to humans, protections for them are less popular than for many other iconic animals.

Because of the perceived danger that sharks pose to humans, protections for them are less popular than for many other iconic animals.

10-22-2019

Why sharks are so important to global ecosystems and deserve protections

Sharks were among the first animals on our planet to…

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It’s estimated that by 2020, 70% of dams will be over fifty years old and will require more and more costly maintenance.

It’s estimated that by 2020, 70% of dams will be over fifty years old and will require more and more costly maintenance.

10-21-2019

Does it make sense to replace America’s aging dams with solar panels?

Dams are typically seen as the enemy by environmentalists, ever…

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Hawaii was the one place surveyed in a recent study that had a higher number of plant extinctions than South Africa.

Hawaii was the one place surveyed in a recent study that had a higher number of plant extinctions than South Africa.

10-18-2019

Hawaii and South Africa lead the world in global extinctions

South Africa is of course known for its variety of…

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Bobcats live in every state of the contiguous United States except Delaware, as well as southern Canada and much of Mexico.

Bobcats live in every state of the contiguous United States except Delaware, as well as southern Canada and much of Mexico.

10-08-2019

Bobcats prove resilient in the face of human development

It’s easy to look at the loss of wildlife across…

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Despite popular conceptions about the state, there have been some serious water shortages among some communities in Alaska.

Despite popular conceptions about the state, there have been some serious water shortages among some communities in Alaska.

09-30-2019

Water shortages in Alaska are the latest indicator of climate change

When it comes to water shortages in the American west,…

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The California ‘Tropical Forest Standard’ involves using corporate money to slow tropical forest destruction. It’s already controversial.

The California ‘Tropical Forest Standard’ involves using corporate money to slow tropical forest destruction. It’s already controversial.

09-26-2019

California’s proposed Tropical Forest Standard passes amidst controversy

Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the role…

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