Dams

Could beavers be the secret to the fight against wildfires?

Could beavers be the secret to the fight against wildfires?

Could beavers be the secret to the fight against wildfires?

These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million

These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million

These eager beavers saved the Czech government $1.2 million

To save salmon, they fought the government for 20 years—and won

History & Culture

To save salmon, they fought the government for 20 years—and won

To save salmon, they fought the government for 20 years—and won

How removing a dam could save North Carolina's ‘lasagna lizard’

How removing a dam could save North Carolina's ‘lasagna lizard’

How removing a dam could save North Carolina's ‘lasagna lizard’

The tragic backstory of one of the most haunted roads in America

History & Culture

The tragic backstory of one of the most haunted roads in America

The tragic backstory of one of the most haunted roads in America

This crumbling dam could wipe out cultural treasures

History & Culture

This crumbling dam could wipe out cultural treasures

This crumbling dam could wipe out cultural treasures

Kayaking and stargazing in Alentejo, Portugal

Kayaking and stargazing in Alentejo, Portugal

Kayaking and stargazing in Alentejo, Portugal

The woman who helped save Egypt's temples from doom

History & Culture

The woman who helped save Egypt's temples from doom

The woman who helped save Egypt's temples from doom

Is building more dams the way to save rivers?

Is building more dams the way to save rivers?

Is building more dams the way to save rivers?

13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River

Environment
Planet Possible

13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River

13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River

New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish

New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish

New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish

A rising sea is eating away this Brazilian town

A rising sea is eating away this Brazilian town

A rising sea is eating away this Brazilian town

This odd Colorado River fish faces an uncertain future

This odd Colorado River fish faces an uncertain future

This odd Colorado River fish faces an uncertain future

Rare sturgeon threatened by new dams in Caucasus

Rare sturgeon threatened by new dams in Caucasus

Rare sturgeon threatened by new dams in Caucasus

Tearing out these dams will open rivers up for recreation—and save lives

Tearing out these dams will open rivers up for recreation—and save lives

Tearing out these dams will open rivers up for recreation—and save lives

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