The Ecological Society of America Turns 100
Ecological Society of America celebrates its centennial this year.
It’s Official: A Global Mass Extinction is under Way
New research confirms that the next mass extinction is in progress, and we’re the cause.
Poor Prognosis for the Western Antarctic Ice Shelf
The western antarctic ice shelves are thinning rapidly.
History Repeats Itself in a Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Two pieces look at a 1969 oil spill in California
Warty Pigeons, Dodos, Giant Tortoises, and More: The Extinct Wildlife of Mauritius
Newly discovered Dutch manuscripts describe the extinct wildlife of Mauritius Island.
Desalination: Drought Relief or Liability?
Is desalination a viable solution for California's water crisis?
Geoengineering: A Real Weapon Against Climate Change?
Does geoengineering deserve stronger consideration as a strategy to combat climate change?
Can International Marine Reserves Save The Ocean?
The oceans may be on the verge of biological collapse, can international marine reserves save them?
The Latest Legacy of Acid Rain: Jellied Lakes
The impact of decades of acid rain (better known as acid precipitation) is causing North American lakes to turn to jelly.