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There's nothing quite like standing next to an enormous giant sequoia. Photo by Janne Huttunen

Redwood Perspective: Protecting The Land That Makes Us Feel Humble

by Nora Cullinen on March 30, 2017

The recently published New York Times article, “In the Land of Giants,” (external link) by Jon Mooallem about California’s giant sequoias is yet another reminder of how our protected lands are a result of political tension, and that arguments over …

Small salamanders are having a big impact. Photo by Anthony Ambrose

Salamanders in the News

by Richard Campbell on April 16, 2014

It’s not often that salamanders make the New York Times. But last week, the ‘Science’ section featured an article on a study investigating the role of salamanders in the global carbon cycle. Basically, salamanders are among the top predators in …