Dec 11th, 2009 · With many hundreds of new recordings each year, jazz maintains a lot of biodiversity in its tiny ecosystem. Chances are, it's got something for everyone, but finding the right fit is like searching for an ant in the jungle; it's never an easy quest, but when it happens, you'll likely find an entire colony. Here are the 10 finest jazz records of 2009, as chosen by WBGO's Josh Jackson.
Sep 14th, 2009 · When completed, the Interoceanic Highway will stretch from Brazil's Atlantic coast to Peru's Pacific ports. It is creating economic opportunities for locals. But conservationists worry about the risks to the Amazon rainforest and its unrivaled biodiversity.
Sep 14th, 2009 · When completed, the Interoceanic Highway will stretch from Brazil's Atlantic coast to Peru's Pacific ports. It is creating economic opportunities for locals. But conservationists worry about the risks to the Amazon rainforest and its unrivaled biodiversity.
May 29th, 2008 · A new report published by the federal government states that climate change is already affecting U.S. water resources, agriculture, land resources and biodiversity. Some forests are seeing more fires and insect infestations. Water use is on the rise, and invasive weeds are spreading.
Jul 21st, 2007 · Home to jaguars, possums and roadrunners, the sky islands of the Southwest are unparalleled in biodiversity. But as temperatures rise, these mountaintop refuges are starting to look more like the desert down below.
Jun 4th, 2007 · Palau, a tiny island nation 600 miles southeast of the Philippines, boasts incredible biodiversity and some of the world's best diving -- and it is on the frontline of the global warming debate.
Nov 3rd, 2006 · Researchers say the world's fish and seafood populations could collapse by 2048 if current trends continue. In an analysis of scientific data going back to the 1960s, researchers found that marine biodiversity has declined dramatically. But the study has attracted criticism from experts who say it overstates the threat.
Sep 8th, 2006 · Biologist and Writer Edward O. Wilson talks about his new book The Creation. Wilson's appeal to preserve biodiversity is written in the form of letters to a Southern Baptist minister.