The Psychological Effects of Climate Change: The Scientific Explanations —...
Are environmental and climate change problems overwhelming you? As psychologists my colleagues and I increasingly see the psychological and physiological effects of climate stress on our clients. These...
View ArticleSave This Species: Sunda Pangolin
Species name: Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica), one of the eight species of pangolins. IUCN Red List status: Critically endangered. Description: The Sunda pangolin is a medium-sized mammal in the order...
View ArticleProtect This Place: The Headwaters of Papua New Guinea’s Strickland River
The Place: Stretching northward from Papua New Guinea’s Central Range is a globally significant wilderness area located along the riverine systems that mark the intersection of the Central Range and...
View ArticleTrump Removes Protections From Marine Protected Areas — A Problem for Fish,...
The single greatest threat to the diversity of life in our oceans over the past 50 years, more than climate change or plastic pollution, has been unsustainable fishing practices. In much of the ocean,...
View ArticleSave This Species: The Bettas of Bangka Island
Species name: Red wine betta (Betta burdigala) IUCN Red List status: Critically endangered Description: These gorgeous fish, less than an inch in length, are known for their deep red color, reminiscent...
View ArticleWho Heals the Earth’s Healers? Ways to Avert Burnout for Environmental Advocates
Caring about the environment can feel especially daunting these days. Even before our current political challenges, environmentalists faced long, drawn-out battles that take a toll on their mental...
View ArticlePalm Oil Continues to Plague Borneo’s Orangutans, Elephants, and Other Icons
The bus from Semporna, Malaysia, to the Kinabatangan Wildlife Preserve wound through an unending expanse of palm agricultural fields. On Borneo oil palm plantations line every road, and it seemed...
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