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Arctic oil and environmental legacy in the crosshairs

President Barack Obama's Arctic oil drilling ban and environmental legacy are in President Trump's crosshairs. Obama’s last days in the Oval Office included a flurry of new environmental protections. In his first days the incoming president is busy taking actions to dismantle them. President Barack Obama's environmental legacy and his Arctic oil drilling ban are in the crosshairs of the new president. Obama's last days in the Oval office included a flurry of environmental protections. The first days of the Trump administration efforts are being made to dismantle them.

Center for Tropical Research January 2008 Newsletter

Mpala Research Centre: A Unique Resource for Field Research in East Africa by Maraget Kinnaird, Ph.D., Director, Mpala Research Centre, Kenya Accousit Communication Systems of "Ultrasonic" Frogs by Victoria Arch,…

Getting a better grip on gas taxes

A study of gasoline taxes and subsidies in 157 countries shows global regression, even as a majority of countries made progress. It also offers a benchmark for holding governments accountable in the future.

Philippines honor Environmental Science and Engineering graduate

Cris Liban was presented with the Philippines' highest civilian award for those working overseas for his work at L.A. Metro, where he serves as Executive Officer for the Environment and Sustainability. Through his work, Liban seeks to connect communities and improve lives.

California’s past and future coastal habitat

As conservationists brace for changes in habitat from a rise in sea level, it bears taking into account lessons from the past. When it comes to California, topography played a major…

Spotting conservation clues on the wing

A hunch that feathers contain good DNA samples is helping conservation efforts for America's declining songbird populations. It’s also connecting bird enthusiasts and researchers across the continent.