No. 253, Sept. 29, 2022

Hello Revelator readers,

Researchers have dubbed this month “Squidtember.” We had a conversation with biologist Sarah McAnulty about why these cephalopods are so important and the power of talking about science.

Climate change and decades of inequity are making “heat islands” in cities worse. Governments are taking action to tackle these emerging health risks.

The biodiversity crisis has hit freshwater ecosystems particularly hard. These threats to rivers show why.

From the archives:

Studying elusive and endangered animals isn’t easy. Here’s how researchers do it.

Subscriber bonus: The Wild 5

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

1. Half of World’s Bird Species in Decline as Destruction of Avian Life Intensifies (The Guardian)

2. Manchin Ends Pipeline Push, Easing Path for Spending Bill (AP)

3. E.P.A. Will Make Racial Equality a Bigger Factor in Environmental Rules (The New York Times)

4. U.S. Seeks Allies as Split Emerges Over Global Plastics Pollution Treaty (Reuters)

5. Noise Pollution: Why the Sea Needs More Peace (Deutsche Welle)

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:

Should we stop using the word “poacher”? Check back tomorrow for a look at the history of the word and why it doesn't serve conservation efforts well anymore.

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

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Photo of Bobtail squid by NOAA (public domain).

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