New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels.
Tag: Conservation of Resources
Where Dalí Once Painted the Sea, Wind Turbines Are Set to Rise
Contentious plans to erect a wind farm off the northeastern coast of Spain are part of a tense debate over where to locate new renewable energy projects across Europe.
Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?
Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.
Biodiversity Crisis Affects Billions Who Rely on Wild Species, Researchers Say
The latest global assessment of the decline in plant and animal life found some bright spots but recommended significant changes to hunting and other practices to address the risks.
Fin Whales Are Making a Comeback in Antarctic Waters, a Study Finds
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, fin whales in the Southern Ocean have rebounded and returned to their historic feeding grounds, according to a new survey.
Biden Administration Tosses Trump Definition of ‘Habitat’ for Endangered Species
The Trump administration’s definition was at odds with the conservation purposes of the Endangered Species Act, wildlife officials said.
As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’
Climate change and rapid population growth are shrinking the lake, creating a bowl of toxic dust that could poison the air around Salt Lake City.
Behold the Lionfish, as Transfixing as It Is Destructive
Lionfish, while spectacularly beautiful, are wreaking havoc on Caribbean reef habitats.
New Zealand’s Biodiversity Crisis Prompts Extreme Measures
A few years ago, the nation vowed to rid itself of most imported predators. But now some people are asking if that goal is feasible, or worth what it will cost.
Scientists Uncover a Shady Web of Online Spider Sales
More than 1,200 species of arachnids are part of a largely unregulated global marketplace, according to a new study.