No. 297, August 10, 2023

Hello Revelator readers,

As climate change threatens coral reefs, researchers are trying to boost reproductive success with “coral seeding.” But it’s a tricky process.

In a surprise twist, salmon in New Zealand could be the key to an 11th-hour emergency action to help save winter-run Chinook from extinction in a California river.

From the archives:

We’ve previously reported on the pressing need to step up efforts to protect the biodiversity beneath our feet. New research finds even more reason: Soil is home to more than half of all species.

Subscriber bonus: The Wild 5

Here are five more stories we’re watching this week.

1. Biden to Protect Vast Sacred Lands Near Grand Canyon (Reuters)

2. Extinction Alert Issued Over Critically Endangered Vaquita (The Guardian)

3. EPA Approved a Fuel Ingredient Even Though It Could Cause Cancer in Virtually Every Person Exposed Over a Lifetime (ProPublica)

4. Vineyard Wind Begins Construction After Ducking Financial Peril (E&E News)

5. Scientists Want You to Mail Dead Butterflies for Research if You Live in These States (NPR)

What should we cover next?

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:

Tune in next week for our second story about restoring winter-run Chinook salmon.

As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and connected.

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Photo of diver courtesy SECORE International.

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