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Photo of mother turtle in Folly Beach County Park (May 13, 2026). Image from Kristin Kappel

Sea Turtles Hatch Into A World Rigged Against Them

Aly Dewey, South Carolina Writer July 16, 2026

The author is a rising senior in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. As oppressive heat bears down on the southeastern United States, millions of people flock to the beaches for a bit of relief. They are...

The 15th Annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon

The 15th Annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon

Olympia Todd, Wisconsin Reporter July 9, 2026

The author is a rising sophomore in Wisconsin.  The largest wildlife fundraiser in Wisconsin and one of Wisconsin’s largest fundraisers overall is dedicated to one of the state’s most significant...

Wild horse on native fields, image courtesy of Eszter Miller

How Rewilding Could Turn the Climate Tide

Reagan Carnes, Ohio Reporter July 8, 2026

This author is a Junior at Kenston High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Rewilding just 30% of the world’s degraded agricultural lands could offset 50% of all CO2 emissions produced since the Industrial...

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The Reality of “Wishcycling”

Zaralina Reid, Florida Reporter July 6, 2026

The author is a high school senior in Pompano Beach, Florida. Recycling is a very common process that many have adopted. However, most people organize their trash by separating items in a rush—one...

Located in Ashburn, Virginia, these data centers support technology used daily

The Hidden Cost of Artificial Intelligence in Virginia

Eyob Dawit, Virginia Reporter June 30, 2026

The author is a rising sophomore in Chantilly, Virginia. Artificial intelligence is becoming a growing presence in everyday life, both in Virginia and all around the world. But while people use AI...

A rare sight of Jakarta's blue sky

Set the Sky Ablaze: The Suffocating Pollution of Jakarta

Felice Shani, Indonesia Reporter June 28, 2026

The author is a rising sophomore in Banten, Indonesia With the plume of black industry haze that combusts and porous slags that linger beneath Jakarta's atmosphere, the sighting of pristine skies is...

Nuclear Colonialism: A Stark History

Nuclear Colonialism: A Stark History

Claire Witalec, Ohio Director June 10, 2026

As tensions brewed during the Cold War, nations such as the United Kingdom, France, and the United States were eager to advance in the global hierarchy through the production of nuclear weapons. However,...

Deer: The Ecological Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

Deer: The Ecological Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

Keys Shah, New Jersey Reporter June 3, 2026

The author is a rising 8th grader in New Jersey.  The forests of the northeastern United States are not as they appear. At first glance, they seem healthy, with trees arching above and deer all around,...

Bee (Apis mellifera scutellata) in lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in Botanical Garden of São Paulo

Buzzing on Borrowed Time

Sami Haddadin, Florida Reporter June 2, 2026

The author is a student at 'The Trinity Voice,' where this story was first published on Nov. 3, 2025. We republish it with their permission.  In just one year, local beekeeper and Trinity parent Denise...

A mountain of dogfish (Squalus acanthias) caught during a trawl survey. California, Southern California Bight

The Great Depression of the Sea

Michael Hayek, Reporter, Ohio May 19, 2026

The author is a high school student at University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio.  Like Wall Street before the Great Depression, the fishing industry has mistaken endless expansion for endless stability....

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