Five new species of frogs discovered in Ecuador
6 new species of rain frogs discovered in Ecuador Five new species of frogs have been discovered in Ecuador, four of them in the cloud forest of the Amazonas region. A new species of…
The Southern Whale Watching Industry Is Not a Threat
New peril for gray whale survival? Predatory orcas spotted in Baja calving lagoon A gray whale is seen by a U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol airplane after arriving at the port of Rosarito,…
Sanders and Clinton are proposing to phase down greenhouse gas emissions
Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition. Democrats and Republicans have a long-term climate plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet in the presidential election, two candidates have proposed…
Lake Isabella Watershed Management
Can the artists save the Salton Sea? By David Kline December is known for wildfires, but it is also a time of rebirth. The desert is in the process of regeneration, the forests are…
The Supreme Court’s “Bakke” Case
Supreme Court Affirmative Action Cases: What Happens Next? Last week, I participated in a panel with the ACLU of Michigan on affirmative action at the University of Michigan, the University of Mississippi and other…
Why Michael Dukakis is the First Black President of the United States
Review: ‘The Swimmer’ freestyles through erotically charged waters By Mike Fleming 8-29-2016 Share When Michael Dukakis became president of the United States, he became the first black president. “I’m the first black president of…
The Salton Sea is a Hotspot for the Invasive Brire Shrimp
As Salton Sea faces ecological collapse, a plan to save it with ocean water is rejected by conservationists and lawyers. The Salton Sea is the largest saltwater body in North America. The Salton is…
Celebrities endorse U.S. candidates ahead of midterm elections
Chris Pratt, Cher, Harry Styles and more stars endorse political candidates ahead of midterm elections across the U.S. More than 100 celebrities have voiced their support for U.S. candidates ahead of the midterm elections…
Lana Del Rey says laptop was not stolen after all and thief just wanted more than just the music
Lana Del Rey says L.A. thief stole laptop with unreleased music: ‘Please don’t listen’ L.A. thief stole laptop with unreleased music: ‘Please don’t listen’ She claims laptop was not stolen after all and that…
How to Make Your Voice heard at the Polls
A Last-Minute Guide for California Voters to Make Election Day Come Alive A Last-Minute Guide for California Voters to Make Election Day Come Alive Share For many voters, Election Day is an unpleasant experience:…