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Death at High Altitude
The peaks above Yellowstone are turning a sickly gray as trees die from a beetle infestation. In an audio slideshow, OnEarth articles editor George Black describes the scene from a recent flyover.
Comments (0) | November 16, 2009
Protecting Polar Bears
The polar bear is among the earliest and most dramatic victims of global warming. Yet Andrew Wetzler, a Chicago-based wildlife attorney for NRDC, sees good news in recent U.S. proposals to protect them.
Comments (0) | November 10, 2009
Fighting for Precious Ground
The waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska, run rich with salmon and other wildlife. Could a massive gold mine destroy what makes the region truly valuable?
Comments (3) | October 13, 2009
Where Will California Get Its Water?
The state is entering its fourth year of drought, with no end in sight. Climate change will make it worse. Here are some options that could keep California from drying up.
Comments (1) | October 9, 2009
An Endangered Tree
What does it take to get a pine tree on the endangered species list? NRDC ecologist Sylvia Fallon explains. She's fighting to save a fixture of Yellowstone and a major food source for grizzly bears.
Comments (0) | October 8, 2009
Invasion of the Pine Beetles
A tree that holds a special place in the western United States is being wiped out by a beetle infestation. But the real culprit behind their destruction is climate change. Scientist Jesse Logan explains why.
Comments (0) | October 5, 2009
Resurrecting a River
Parts of California’s second-longest river have run dry for 60 years. This week, water will flow once again through the storied San Joaquin. Soon, if all goes well, salmon will follow.
Comments (4) | September 29, 2009
What Ever Happened to the Climate Bill?
From fence-sitting Democrats to John Kerry’s hip surgery, clean energy legislation has faced a number of obstacles in the Senate. Can a bill still make it through Congress before international climate talks in Copenhagen this December?
Comments (0) | September 21, 2009