Science Writer
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Biodiverse Forests Capture Carbon Better Than Plantations
New science shows that diverse natural forests with a mix of tree species provide more stable and reliable carbon capture than monoculture plantations in the long run.
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A Walk in the Woods: Reading New England’s Forests
Using clues hidden in the landscape, it’s often possible to figure out what a patch of forest used to look like 100 years ago. Here's how.
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Novels for Nature Lovers
Fiction lovers take heart, you can have your great novel and nature too. Here are eight of our favorite picks.
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How to Use Social Media Without Harming Nature
How can nature lovers use social media responsibly?
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In Search of Australia’s Amazing Rainbow Finch
The conservation story behind Australia’s most colorful finch.
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Bird Country: Saving the Riverina’s Last Wild Wetlands
In a dry corner of southeast Australia, life-giving wetlands sustain a huge array of birds—and a 50,000-year old culture.
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What Makes Conservation Solutions Go Viral?
Conservationists often talk about “going to scale”—solutions that go big and go fast. But most conservation initiatives requiring decades to start proliferating on their own.
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Incorporating Conservation Into Public Health Frameworks
New research incorporates conservation considerations into occupational health and safety frameworks.
