Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.
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Opinion: Jane Goodall helped humans understand their place in the world
Jane Goodall, the influential primatologist and conservationist, died this week at the age of 91. NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on her legacy and love for chimpanzees.
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Photos: Mother Nature must be really annoyed at our fakery
A polar bear in a zoo, a hotel balcony overlooking elephants, a tree mural shrouded by haze: They’re images from the new book The Anthropocene Illusion, about the way humans are remaking Earth.
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3 places to see cherry blossoms that aren’t Washington D.C.
You don’t need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.
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‘Moss Appreciation Week’: a lot of celebration for a very little plant
Moss Appreciation Week is packed with events both scientific… and also silly. Moss walks, moss talks, moss movies, crafting moss-themed Valentines, and a “gastropod derby” with snails and slugs (for whom moss is a nice moist microclimate).
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Reporter Journal: A sunrise trek through wild solitude in New York City
New York City is home to more than eight million people but NPR’s Brian Mann mapped out an urban hike through solitude and parkland wildness.
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Opinion: Nature dazzles in autumn
NPR’s Scott Simon is dazzled by the turn of the seasons, especially the color of the leaves.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s primary election is almost here, and there’s a lot on the line — and a hurricane may land around mid-week , potentially suppressing…
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PAUL ROSELLI – RI SENATE/DISTRICT 23 – DEMOCRAT 2018
Editor’s note: these are the candidate’s responses to questions provided by RIPR. The views expressed are the candidate’s alone, edited only in cases of…
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Raimondo And Brown Clash During RI Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
With less than a week until the primary election, accusations are flying in the Democratic race for governor. Matt Brown, the top primary opponent to…
