A new poll released today by Yale and George Mason Universities finds that Americans trust scientists most when it comes to information on climate change. Second to scientists is family…
A new poll released today by Yale and George Mason Universities finds that Americans overwhelmingly—92 percent—support action to reduce global warming. However opinions vary as to how much effort should…
What's happening in Madagascar and what does it mean for conservation? 31-Mar update | 30-Mar update | 23-Mar update Political turmoil in Madagascar has wrecked the country's emerging ecotourism industry…
New satellite system provides a more detailed look at forest degradation and may help Brazil stop deforestation before it occurs. Logging and fires damaged nearly 25,000 square kilometers (9,650 square…
At 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) in the Andes herpetologists were surprised to discover a frog so small it could sit on a dime with room to spare. Further study showed…
A new study in Marine Pollution Bulletin has confirmed that the world's largest sea turtle is succumbing in startling numbers to an environmental issue that receives little attention: plastic trash…
Uncovering the mysteries of the imperiled giraffe, an interview with Julian Fennessy
Drought in the Amazon is imperiling the rainforest ecosystem and global climate, reports new research published in Science. Analyzing the impact of the severe Amazon drought of 2005, a team…
