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A locust plague hit East Africa. The pesticide solution may have dire consequences.

A locust plague hit East Africa. The pesticide solution may have dire consequences.

Heavy use of a broad-spectrum pesticide seems to have slowed the desert locust invasion. What the repercussions of that approach are isn’t yet clear.
An animal’s-eye view of mass extinction in progress
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An animal’s-eye view of mass extinction in progress

Bil Zelman's photos confront viewers with the unvarnished, immediate reality of climate and habitat disruption.
A river worth saving: Who will protect the unheralded Llano?
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A river worth saving: Who will protect the unheralded Llano?

The Llano — along with other waterways in Texas — is increasingly facing pressure from industry and development.

From scorpion skewers to cricket flour, bug protein is becoming big business

From scorpion skewers to cricket flour, bug protein is becoming big business

In Southeast Asia and elsewhere, insects have long been an integral part of the human diet.

Blocking Brazil’s oil boom

Blocking Brazil’s oil boom

Federal prosecutors and NGOs are lining up to stop the inclusion of key sites in Brazil's upcoming oil lease auction.

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