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The Revelator, an online news and ideas initiative of the Center for Biological Diversity, provides editorially independent reporting, analysis and stories at the intersection of politics, conservation, art, culture, endangered species, climate change, economics and the future of wild species, wild places and the planet.
Our aim is to:
Hold politicians and corporations accountable through incisive reporting on environmental issues;
Provide in-depth and on-the-ground understanding of the day’s conservation news;
Drive and deepen the national conversation among the public, politicians, environmental groups, scientists and academics on the important environmental issues of our age;
Pursue and promote transparency and citizen participation;
Expose wrongdoing, promote righteous efforts, illuminate dark places, stir complacent minds and hearts; and pursue the very best ideas for saving wildlife, people and the planet.
We adhere to the highest journalistic and intellectual standards and have an unapologetic love for the wild. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesHarm: How Redefining One Word Strips the Endangered Species Act’s Ability to Protect Vital Habitat
By Mariah Meek, Michigan State University and Karrigan Börk, University of California, Davis It wouldn’t make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat. But that’s what the Trump administration is doing by changing how one word in the Endangered Species Act is interpreted: harm.
We Didn’t Just Fail to Stop Ebola. We Caused It.
Ebola is once again making headlines and has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern — the World Health Organization’s highest level of alert — after cases crossed the border from the Democratic Republic of the Congo into Uganda. For many people this feels too distant to be of concern, but scientists and public health experts have been warning us that the conditions that allow Ebola and other diseases to spread from animals to humans have been building for decades.
India’s Captive Elephants in the Spotlight After High-Profile Deaths
Two incidents that generated worldwide headlines in recent months have called attention to the often-overlooked plight of India’s captive elephants. In the first, an elderly female elephant died three months after she was painted pink by a Russian photographer. Then, this May, a young tusker attacked an older, tuskless male elephant at a camp run by the forest department, leading to the death of a tourist and the elder elephant.
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues
This story was originally published by The Revelator. Subscribe to their newsletter. Asian Forests Grow Increasingly Silent as Gibbon Trafficking Hits an All-Time High May 11, 2026 - by Anne Pinto-Rodrigues For well over a year now, the Save the Gibbons Alliance, a group of small-ape conservationists and media professionals focused on protecting these long-armed primates from illegal trade, has been tracking a worrying problem.
I Will Love You to Death: A Divemaster’s View on Coral Tourism
The dive started like any other: hauling tanks out of the truck, helping guests into their gear, and overseeing safety checks. It was a particularly hot day on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, and divemaster Kaitlyn was eager to get into the water to cool off. The dive would be easy. Salt Pier is one of the most popular dive sites on Bonaire for a reason.
Whale of the Month: Rice’s Whale
What whale are we talking about this month? Thanks for asking. This time we’re looking at Rice’s whale (Balaenoptera ricei), also sometimes referred to as the Gulf of Mexico whale. Don’t you mean the “Gulf of America” whale? Don’t get me started. Why not? That would actually be pretty good branding. You know, you’re kind of right.
Dr. Green: An Environmentalist Scientist Asks About Finding Connections and Inspiring Hope
It’s not easy being green — especially when you’re a scientist in an environmental field. Sometimes we’ve been at it for so long we lose sight of the many sympathetic folks and resources that surround us. But there’s much we can do to find local, national, and international colleagues, and more importantly help the public understand the importance of what we do every day. Dear Dr. Green, I’ve been active in the environmental movement ever since high school.
Albanian ‘Flamingo Revolution’ Aims to Stop Kushner-Backed Resort on Protected Delta
Originally published by Mongabay. VJOSA-NARTA, Albania — In late April, heavy machinery began moving into the Pishë Poro-Narta protected landscape on Albania’s Adriatic coast without permits or public notice. Bulldozers and excavators felled coastal pine trees, flattened sand dunes, and cut new roads through previously untouched habitat. Then, barbed wire fences went up along the shoreline.
America’s 250th Should Tell the Full Story, Not Rewrite It
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, there will be no shortage of speeches about freedom, patriotism, and the genius of the American experiment. The principles established at our nation’s founding — free and fair elections, checks and balances, an independent judiciary, and the right to organize — have enabled generations of Americans to demand and secure cleaner air, safer water, and a healthier environment.
Incredible Journeys: How Hoofing It Helps Deer and Caribou
Recent studies give scientists a better understanding of animal migrations and their implications for conservation. This series focuses on what we’re learning about migrations and how that knowledge may help us protect certain species — in this case several ungulates in North America. For decades wildlife scientists have been stumped by the burning question: Why did the ungulate cross the metaphorical road? It turns out the answer is simple: to find better food.