January 18, 2013 —
At forty years and counting, celebrated ornithologist George Archibald’s global crusade to protect cranes still has the wind beneath its wings.
December 20, 2012 —
Each migration season, millions of birds die in cities by crashing into buildings. Now a growing trend toward sustainable design could open the door to safer passage.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow
October 22, 2012 —
These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
Out of the Shadows: Black Swifts, North America's Most Mysterious Birds
September 26, 2012 —
Whether exploring dark, wet caves in Colorado or crossing paths with Montana's grizzlies, a dedicated band of scientists and volunteers is determined to solve the mystery of one of the most elusive birds on earth.
April 23, 2012 —
America may be coming to grips with the dark side of our cheapest, most abundant energy source, but a plan to unload it on Asia threatens to poison our planet.
Smoke on the Water: Stopping a Coal-fired Power Plant in Arkansas
February 15, 2012 —
Nationwide, coal-fired power plants appear to be on the way out. But in southwest Arkansas—next to some of the finest fish and wildlife habitat anywhere—one may be on the way in.
October 04, 2011 —
The Southwest’s deserts offer promise for solar power development. They also boast incredible biodiversity. New initiatives are looking to tap into the vast energy potential without threatening the wildlife and plants that depend on this fragile land.