Similar to cats in Borneo the introduction of Asian carp in the Mississippi was a solution to one problem that became a much bigger problem itself. Without native predators, Asian […]

Greenland’s ice sheets have been melting at an accelerated rate due to increasing temperatures. But did you know that changes in the surface albedo of the ice pack creates a […]

Ever since the spotted lantern fly was introduced to the US in 2014, both forest and agricultural ecosystems have suffered massive ecological and economic losses. Scientists are working hard to […]

Elephants are some of the most charismatic creatures on this planet. They are known to never leave a member of the herd behind and always assist each other when danger […]

You may not recognize the connection between palm oil and orangutans, but this major food crop is a major driver of deforestation in prime orangutan habitats. Not a big deal, […]

If you are a Red Sox fan, you may know the Green Monster. But Lake Champlain has a Green Monster of its own: cyanobacteria. Due to runoff produced by farming […]

40 million people rely on the Colorado River and its tributariesfor municipal water use and 5.5 millions acres of land rely onthe water for irrigation. But a 2 decade long […]

While bees are essential to the success of many crops, today over 75% of the beekeeping industry pollinates for almond farms. But widespread use of pesticides and herbicides threaten both […]

We may demonize the SUV, but did you know that 14.5% of human CO2 emissions in the US are from factory farming? If you aren’t ready to take the vegan […]

34 million people depend on the Amazon’s resources directly. But the Amazon is important on a global scale, impacting us all indirectly. How do you balance the competing demands on […]