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The planet is our beat.

Out of the Woods

To ensure its survival, California’s only native freshwater turtle will be wintering in captivity this year.

KXL: Ground Zero

The battleground for the proposed tar sands oil pipeline may be in Congress, but it’s Canada’s First Nations who are going to get hurt.

Prison (Nature) Break

Writings about the natural world from behind bars.

Reptile Tears

Lonesome George, the lovelorn tortoise, gets his own musical tribute.

Made in Vietnam

Can the country become the next major player in the global apparel industry without sacrificing its environment? Near Ho Chi Minh City, one factory owner is assembling a greener model…out of blue jeans.

When It’s Dim to be So Bright

The lights of American cities shine on through the night. Europeans, on the other hand, know how to flick a switch.