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13 Writing Awards for Cool Green Science
In 2019, Cool Green Science stories won 13 awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Death and Drama Among the Cicada Killers
Cicada killers are fearsome insects, but other species have adopted ingenious ways to exploit them.
Putting Communities At the Center of Freshwater Conservation
What does an effective, community-based freshwater conservation program look like?
Agriculture Can Be a Solution for Deforestation in Chiapas, Mexico
TNC's long commitment to conservation in Chiapas demonstrates the kind of place-based approach and creative partnerships required to make ecological intensification work for farmers and conservationists.
The Winnowing of the Wilson’s Snipe
Now is the time to see the elusive (but real) snipe.
Cool Green Summer Book Review
Butterflies, wildflowers, mongooses and more: new nature books reviewed.
Rough, Rugged and Remote: Going the Distance to Save Cape Town’s Water
High above Cape Town, a group of trained abseilers scale cliffs to cut down water-thirsty invasive pine trees.
Expanding the Successful Sustainable Rivers Program
Dams aren’t going away. But a successful program better manages them for people and nature.
The Big Bat Year: A Quest to See the World’s Bats
Birding’s Big Year has become a major event. But bats?
Bahamian Queen Conch: Fishers & Scientists Share Knowledge for a Sustainable Fishery
Queen conch are at risk. Bahamas fishers and scientists are helping.
Tips for a Fun Nature Scavenger Hunt
Want your kids to have fun in nature? Start a scavenger hunt.
How Hitchhiking Oysters Build New Reefs
In Australia, juvenile oysters hitch rides on mud whelks, subjecting them to a slow-motion death by starvation. Killer oysters. Sort of.
