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These are issue-driven essays on the systems shaping our environment—from wildlife conflict and climate policy to resource corruption and ecological injustice. Written through the lens of a scientist and advocate, these pieces challenge assumptions, expose uncomfortable truths, and reveal what real
conservation demands.
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What We Miss When We Brace for the End: Reclaiming Presence in a World Worth Saving
As conservationists, we brace for loss—but what if presence is the answer? A reflection on grief, nature, and reclaiming what’s still here.
2 days ago
Part 3: When Trees Fall Quietly—The Ecological Cost of Co-Stewardship Logging
Part 3 exposes how co-stewardship logging impacts ecosystems and wildlife—calling for ecological accountability and real Tribal leadership.
Apr 19
Part 2: Fast-Tracked for “Restoration”—When Co-Stewardship Skips Environmental Review
Part 2 reveals how Tribal co-stewardship is being used to fast-track logging by skipping environmental review.
Apr 19
Part 1: When Equity Masks Extraction—Is Tribal Co-Stewardship Fueling Logging in Disguise?
Tribal co-stewardship is hailed as a breakthrough for equity and ecological restoration—but is it also becoming a smokescreen for logging.
Apr 18
Stranded and Suffering: California’s Sea Lions Face a Growing Threat from Toxic Algal Blooms
Sea lions and dolphins are washing ashore along California’s coast—victims of toxic algal blooms fueled by climate change and pollution.
Apr 18
When Your Conservation Views Don’t Align: Why It’s OK to Speak Up—and How to Do It Thoughtfully
It’s natural to want to represent your organization with integrity. But what happens when your personal views on conservation don’t fully al
Apr 16
How Power Silences Emerging Voices in Conservation Science: A Call for Change
Emerging scientists in conservation are often ignored or redirected by senior leaders—even when their data is stronger. Here’s why it’s time
Apr 16
Why People Choose Conservation: Behavioral Science Insights for Saving Nature
Why do people protect nature? Behavioral science reveals how values, identity, and emotion drive conservation choices.
Apr 16
Part 3: Project 2025 and the Politics of Selective Compassion
Project 2025 is reshaping environmental policy under the guise of animal welfare. This final installment exposes how selective compassion masks a deeper political agenda.
Apr 15
Part 2: While Lab Doors Close, Wildlands Burn
Animal testing reform is making headlines—but behind the scenes, the Trump administration is gutting endangered species protections, public lands, and climate science.
Apr 15
Part 1: Lab Animals Saved—But At What Cost?
In 2025, Trump revived the EPA's mammal testing phaseout. Is it ethical progress—or a smokescreen for deregulation?
Apr 15
Vanishing Giants, Vanishing Support: How U.S. Cuts Are Fueling a Conservation Crisis
In 2025, the U.S. cut vital funding for elephant and rhino conservation. The cost? Lives, ecosystems, and trust.
Apr 11
Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Science Isn’t Threatening—It’s Transformative
Science isn't weakened by Indigenous knowledge—it’s strengthened by it. A conservation scientist shares firsthand insights from Alaska and Africa.
Apr 10
Why Harriet Tubman’s Story Matters in Conservation
The quiet removal of Harriet Tubman and key facts from National Park Service materials reveals what’s at stake when we distort history.
Apr 10
Resurrecting the Dire Wolf: A Conservationist’s Perspective on De-Extinction
A conservationist explores the science, ethics, and risks behind bringing back the dire wolf—and what de-extinction means for our future.
Apr 9
Fuel Breaks and Broken Promises: Misreading Fire in the Sagebrush West
What happens when fuel breaks fail? This article dives into the failures of wildfire policy in sagebrush ecosystems.
Apr 8
Horns, Lies, and Laundering: Corruption Behind Rhinoceros Poaching in Africa
Rhino poaching isn’t just about poachers. It’s about corruption—and the quiet systems profiting from destruction.
Apr 7
Is Conservation Too Comfortable?
We’ve made conservation palatable—but at what cost? When advocacy avoids discomfort, it risks losing its power.
Apr 7
Conservation in Red Country: When All-or-Nothing Means Nothing Gets Protected
What if protecting the forest means negotiating with the very forces threatening it?
Apr 5
When Conservation Becomes an Ego Trip
Indigenous-led conservation works—but it still faces resistance. If we want real progress, it’s time to share power, not just credit.
Apr 4
The Myth of the Win-Win in Environmental Conservation
Win-wins sound good—but in conservation, they often hide hard truths. Real progress means facing the tradeoffs.
Apr 2
Killing Barred Owls Isn’t Conservation—It’s a Crisis of Ethics and Ecology
A plan to kill over 450,000 barred owls raises urgent questions: is mass killing ethical conservation—or ecological deflection?
Apr 1
Defending Environmental Advocacy: Environmental Justice in an Era of Corporate Retaliation
SLAPP lawsuits are targeting environmental truth-tellers. Here’s why it matters.
Mar 29
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