World Nov 01 Climate change drives ancient Socotra dragon’s blood tree to brink of extinction By John Yang, Andrew Corkery
World Oct 19 Watch 3:00 Scientists study rare bloom in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth Wildflowers are blooming in the Atacama Desert, an inhospitable stretch of land west of the Andes Mountains that normally gets just 2 millimeters of rain every year. But this July and August, a rare alignment of conditions led to a… By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin
Nation Sep 27 Wonders of the National Park System are in every state. Here’s where to find one near you These sites of national significance hold surprising treasures no less wondrous than the big-name destinations, potentially right around the corner from your home. By Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation
Health Aug 10 Toxicologist explains how poison ivy and bee stings are nature’s chemical weapons Poison ivy and bees stings are among the most common outdoor menaces for people enjoying the outdoors. By Christopher P. Holstege, Sandra H. Nixon, The Conversation
Nation Aug 02 Watch 5:22 How the ‘Creek Crawlers’ are using their summer vacation to inspire others This summer, a group of intrepid kids in Indianapolis is documenting their adventures and posting them on Instagram. Along the way, they’re inspiring others to get off their screens and get outdoors. Ali Rogin reports. By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin
Feb 28 UN biodiversity talks end with nations backing $200 billion per year plan to protect nature By Steven Grattan, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press COP16’s successful conclusion is the first United Nations meeting in many months that ended on a positive note, as various meetings all through last year related to dealing with the global plastic pollution, climate change and the earlier biodiversity meeting… Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 5:36 How Olafur Eliasson uses elements of the natural world to see it in new ways By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson Eliasson is a globally renowned artist who uses elements of the natural world to make us see that world in new ways. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Eliasson for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 3:44 After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses By Kori Suzuki, Carolyne Corelis, KPBS Public Media In Southern California's Tijuana River Estuary, a blind scientist is leading a tour that encourages visitors to experience nature a little differently. He introduces visitors to the native plants with an emphasis on the other four senses besides sight. This… Continue watching
Jul 03 These cacti are status symbols on social media. In the desert, they’re endangered By Vivian Hoang According to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 82 percent of copiapoa cacti species are now at risk of extinction — driven largely by an increase in poaching and illegal trade facilitated by social media. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:35 Amy Tan turns her literary gaze on the world of birds in ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’ By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson She’s a novelist turned naturalist. New York Times best-selling author Amy Tan has turned her intense gaze to the world of birds and shared her private drawings and musings in a new book. Jeffrey Brown joined Tan at her Northern… Continue watching