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UCI professor shows how plastics have become a killing machine for coral reefs
Will disease spread to humans?
This Artist Transforms Ocean Plastics Into Stunning Sculptures
They’ll make you rethink the things you throw away.
Birds vs. bees: Study helps explain how flowers evolved to get pollinators to specialize
Flowers that were thought to have evolved to lure hummingbirds, actually have combinations of traits that discourage wasteful visits by bumblebees
What’s Growing On: Restoring native oaks
Imagine for a moment what our Valley looked like only two centuries ago.
No Bees, No Food
Millions of bees are dying off, with alarming consequences for our environment and our food supply. We rely on bees to pollinate everything from almonds to strawberries to the alfalfa used to feed dairy cows. What happens if the bees disappear? It’s simple: No bees, no food.
How wildlife bridges over highways make animals—and people—safer
Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide.
Plant a garden that benefits wildlife
Because in the end, you are not separate from the ecosystem, you are part of it.
California Moves a Step Closer to Ending Circus Suffering
Animal advocates are applauding lawmakers in California for moving the state a step closer to banning wild and exotic animals in circuses.
You can help Western Snowy Plovers on California beaches
There are several steps you can take to help this beautiful threatened bird.
Rapid plant evolution driven by the interaction of pollination and herbivory
Many plants rely on animal pollinators to spread pollen and increase the genetic diversity of their offspring. However, there are trade-offs, because attracting pollinators may also attract herbivores and deterring predation may diminish floral displays