In Graphic Detail: By-caught Birds

New research estimates that some 200,000 birds are accidentally caught in fishing gear in Europe each year.

Sep 13, 2024 | 300 words, a quick read

In Graphic Detail: Whaling in Japan

After decades of controversy, Japan resumes the commercial harvest of fin whales.

Aug 28, 2024 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Mouthfuls of Microplastic

A new study estimates how much microplastic is sprinkled into your food and the air.

Aug 1, 2024 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Europe’s Tourism Destinations Feel the Heat

As the climate warms, popular coastal tourist haunts across Europe will be hit hard by extreme weather.

Jul 12, 2024 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: As Sea Levels Rise, Insurance Retreats

When will insurance companies call it quits on New Zealand’s coastal communities?

Jun 13, 2024 | 300 words, a quick read

In Graphic Detail: Avian Flu around the World

Now that it’s spread rapidly around the globe and jumped to animals such as foxes, sea lions, and cows, scientists worry that the avian flu could spill over to humans.

May 24, 2024 | 450 words, about 3 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Pirates on the Horizon

A surge in piracy threatens to upend positive trends in maritime safety.

Apr 12, 2024 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Gluts of Ghost Gear

Each year, a staggering amount of fishing gear is discarded into the ocean.

Mar 8, 2024 | 450 words, about 2 minutes