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Make Lithium Extraction in the U.S. “Smart from the Start”
While the U.S. has potential to be a global lithium producer, careful planning will be required to avoid and limit damage near potential extraction sites.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Understand Solar Energy’s Impact in India
India has set ambitious renewable energy goals, necessary to address climate change. But given the large footprint projected to meet […]
Conservation Science Publishing Has a Gender Problem
The persistent gender gap in science publishing is harming conservation efforts.
Resilience and Stability on Palmyra’s Coral Reefs
In hopeful news, coral reefs at Palmyra Atoll show long-term stability, recovery and resilience, despite two bleaching events within the last decade.
Turning Tweets into Action?
The science of science communications: Twitter Edition. Study shows promise for accelerating public engagement and advocacy for environmental issues, including climate change and biodiversity conservation.
Where There’s Smoke: Wildfire, Forest Restoration and Human Health
A new paper argues forest health and human health should not be viewed as separate concerns when it comes to wildfires.
A New Way to Prioritize Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
A study on coral reefs helps overcome the inherent uncertainty in modeling the future climate scenarios necessary for prioritizing conservation efforts.
To Protect Nature, Cities Matter in the Urban Century
New science shows where science-based urban planning could save species, turn cities into biodiversity hubs, and save land for nature.
Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool
Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.
Tropical Deforestation May Reduce Safe Work for Millions
Deforestation reduced safe work hours for more than 4.9 million people across the tropics.
Can Offshore Wind Development Enhance Fish Habitat?
In addition to providing clean energy, a new report demonstrates that wind turbines can also enhance fish and marine life habitat by incorporating nature-based design principles.
Tracking Nature Inequity and COVID-19 Case Rates
A new study quantifies nature inequity across all urbanized areas in the United States and found that neighborhoods with less nature access had greater COVID-19 case rates.
