Nation Aug 26 East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies By Deema Zein, Maea Lenei Buhre
Science Jun 07 Everything you need to know about the invasive Joro spider invasive, brightly colored, orb-weaving arachnids that have been spreading in the U.S. for the past several years — have captured the public's interest and horror once again. By Melina Walling, Associated Press
Nation May 23 Watch 6:06 How massive, feral goldfish are threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem… By Christopher Booker, Mary Fecteau, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation Nov 12 A wildfire in Hawaii has burned native rainforest on Oahu, raising ecological concerns A wildfire burning in a remote Hawaii rainforest is underscoring a new reality for the normally lush island state just a few months after a devastating blaze on a neighboring island leveled an entire town and killed at least 99… By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press
Science Sep 09 Watch 6:38 New report sheds light on environmental, financial costs of invasive species Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the UN. A number of researchers believe that estimate may be just the tip of the iceberg. By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Winston Wilde
Mar 18 Hikers can take these simple steps to help reduce the spread of invasive plant species By Megan Dolman, The Conversation Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the U.S. every year. Continue reading
Jun 22 A ‘copi’ fillet? Illinois hopes new name for ‘invasive carp’ will convince diners By John Flesher, Associated Press The state of Illinois is unveiling a market-tested rebranding campaign to make the invasive carp more appealing to consumers. Continue reading
Sep 24 McDonald’s pledges to phase out plastic in Happy Meal toys, a new app treats spider phobias and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin A new app helps treat spider phobias using augmented reality, researchers teach cows to use the potty and McDonald’s says it’ll phase out fossil-fuel based plastic from Happy Meal toys. Check out these stories and others you might have missed… Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 4:26 How officials in Washington state are attempting to eradicate the ‘Murder Hornet’ before it spreads By Mori Rothman The Asian giant hornet is an invasive species that poses a grave threat to bees—and even to humans who cross its path. These aggressive hornets will slaughter entire colonies of bees to feed on larvae, and can sting humans through… Continue watching
May 04 With a sting that can kill, ‘Murder Hornets’ land in U.S. By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press The world's largest hornet, with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out. Continue reading