Conservation Archives

How to Help Monarch Butterflies (Without Poisoning Them)

Rebecca Williams·May 19, 2017

Monarch butterfly populations have taken a big hit. Scientists say you can help monarchs by planting milkweed in your home garden. (That’s the only thing monarchs will actually eat). But if you’re not careful, you could also accidentally end up poisoning them.

Wildlife

Want to Save Monarch Butterflies? Start Planting Milkweed

The Allegheny Front·May 17, 2017

If Monarch butterflies are going to stay off the endangered species list, they need more to eat. And it’s up to us to feed them.

Wildlife Your Environment Update

Will This Land Still Be Your Land?

Julie Grant·May 12, 2017

In this week’s episode of the Trump on Earth podcast, we explore Trump's plans for our public lands. About one-third of the United States is federally owned. And that means it belongs to all of us -- the public. But that also gives the President a lot of power over these places.

Conservation Podcasts Politics Recreation

Birds Breed Early to Catch Up to Climate Change

Kara Holsopple·May 5, 2017

New research shows that in order for some early birds to catch the worm they have to breed sooner. The new behavior is an example of how birds in western Pennsylvania are adapting to climate change according to a new study from Powdermill Nature Reserve.

Climate Change Wildlife Your Environment Update

Lake Erie Wind Project Faces Lawsuit from Birding Groups

Julie Grant·March 29, 2017

The groups say preparations for construction of a commercial-scale wind turbine by the Ohio National Guard have already violated the Endangered Species Act.

Energy Wildlife

Don’t Worry. Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles Are Going to be Just Fine.

Kara Holsopple·February 17, 2017

Last weekend, the city’s favorite pair of eagles caught a tough break when a windstorm blew down the tree they were nesting in. But a veteran eagle watcher says there’s still plenty of time for them to get their groove on.

Wildlife

New Disease Strikes Oak Trees in West Virginia

Anne Li·January 27, 2017

The aggressive disease, which ultimately kills oak trees, was first reported in Europe and has since spread to Florida, California, Massachusetts and Maine. Now, researchers say it's made its way to West Virginia.

Wildlife

Bumble Bee Added to the Endangered Species List

Rebecca Williams·January 13, 2017

It's not just honeybees that are feeling the pain of recent declines. For the first time ever, a bumble bee species has been added to the Endangered Species List.

Wildlife