Putting the Pebble Mine to Rest

Weary Alaska communities are seeking permanent protections for the Bristol Bay watershed.

Feb 5, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Trophy Hunters Could Threaten the Social Acceptability of Hunting

Hunters who hunt for food will need to work to avoid the ire aimed at trophy hunters.

Feb 3, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Dead in the Water

As abandoned and derelict boats multiply from Alaska to California, officials scramble for solutions.

Dec 21, 2020 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Lack of Consensus Leaves Tuna in Legal Limbo

Regulators failed to preserve protections for eastern tropical Pacific tuna—a situation they’ll be pressed to fix at an upcoming emergency meeting.

Dec 16, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

This Channel Isn’t Big Enough for Two Behemoths

Ships killed at least 20 whales in California in 2018 and 2019. Now, a nonprofit is demanding action.

Dec 14, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Who Will Save the Slender Yoke-Moss?

In the crush of conservation priorities, scientists grapple with how to help an endangered species with no obvious value.

Dec 9, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Examining Why the Pebble Mine Died

Regulators handed a rare rejection to the proposed Alaska copper and gold mine.

Dec 2, 2020 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Argentina Gains New Tools in Fight Against Foreign Fishing Fleets

A revised delineation of Argentina’s continental shelf opens new paths for the country to indirectly regulate the international fleet.

Nov 30, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes