Band Aid
by LAUREN BRUNK
The ancient practice of bird banding helps us understand — and preserve — at-risk populations.
Sounding Off
by FAITH MARANION
Human noise pollution is more than a nuisance; it threatens birds’ very survival.
Small Birds, Big Impacts
by EVA BEIN
Some building fixes and thoughtful design can prevent countless bird deaths.
A Murder of Crows
by LILY REYNOLDS
Long considered an evil omen, these birds continue to outsmart humans — and are vital to our ecosystem.
Success Story
by TORI RUZZIER and SYDNEY SADLER
A decades-long fight to save the picturesque Middle Fork is inspiring a new generation.
Trail of Destruction
by ZOE HUSPEN
A popular state park is now a battleground between two breeds of nature lovers.
The Rise of Agrivoltaics
by TYLER SWANSON
We don’t have to choose between growing food and harvesting the sun.
Death Knell for the Dead Sea
by LAILA ISMAIL
For Palestinians in a rapidly warming Middle East, water rights and human rights are inseparable.
Climate Giant
by GABE LAREAU
Don Wuebbles reflects on a distinguished scientific career — and a stint in the White House.
The Frogs are NOT OK
by RACHEL WEINGART
The spadefoot’s drastic adaptation to climate change is a cautionary tale for us all.
Taking the Temp of Climate Change
by JULIA MARSAGLIA
The future of climate advocacy is now, and U of I students are taking the lead.
Hidden Wonder
by ABBY CULLOTON
The Point Pleasant wetland has seen it all: drainage, development, and now a teeming return to life.
Herbal Remedy?
by OLIVIA GRUBISICH
The opioid epidemic has spread to the natural world — does it also hold a potential solution?
