William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life
The idea that human activity threatens nature, and that it is important to protect wild places, dates back to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
Jonathan Bate, Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities, Arizona State University •
conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~9 min
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~9 min
'Vaccinating' frogs may or may not protect them against a pandemic – but it does provide another option for conservation
Amphibians have been devastated by a chytrid fungus pandemic. Researchers immunized California red-legged frogs in Yosemite to give them a fighting chance at survival, with surprising results.
Andrea Adams, Researcher in Ecology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Dec. 16, 2022 • ~8 min
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~8 min
Protecting 30% of Earth's surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far
Governments, scientists and conservation groups are working to protect 30% of Earth’s land and water for nature by 2030. Two scientists explain why scale matters for reaching that goal.
Jianguo "Jack" Liu, Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability, Michigan State University •
conversation
Dec. 2, 2022 • ~11 min
Dec. 2, 2022 • ~11 min
Is China ready to lead on protecting nature? At the upcoming UN biodiversity conference, it will preside and set the tone
China has rich natural resources and is seeking to play a leadership role in global conservation, but its economic goals often take priority over protecting lands and wildlife.
Vanessa Hull, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida •
conversation
Nov. 29, 2022 • ~10 min
Nov. 29, 2022 • ~10 min
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