No. 207, October 21, 2021
Hello Revelator readers,
Could property law help wildlife? A new legal theory could prevent habitat destruction, says law professor Karen Bradshaw. Here’s how it would work.
Climate change could transform northern peatlands from landscapes that cool the climate to ones that warm it, a new book warns. We have an exclusive excerpt.
Poachers’ snares pose grave threats to greater hog badgers. But more research about the animals’ habitat and conservation programs could help protect these Asian carnivores.
Need to escape into a good book? We compiled a list of 12 environmentally themed novels released so far in 2021 that explore climate change, pollution and the extinction crisis.
From the archives:
Here’s what we know (and don’t know) about how dangerous PFAS “forever chemicals” travel ocean currents and harm wildlife.
Subscriber bonus: The Wild 5
Here are five more stories we’re watching this week.
1. “A Move to Rein in Cancer-Causing ‘Forever Chemicals’ ” (The New York Times) 2. “Africa’s Rare Glaciers Soon to Disappear” (AP)
Our stories rely on insight from experts, frontline activists and readers around the world — especially these days, when so much seems to be happening so fast. We want to hear from you, so please drop us a line anytime.
Coming up:
Tomorrow our next Vanishing essay takes readers to the talus slopes of the North Cascades — home of American pikas, who are living on the knife edge of climate change danger.
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As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and connected. ![]()
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