Newswise Feature Channel: BRI ezine One Drop of Water

The Eyes of Birds

Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:05:13 EST

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Terry Tempest Williams speak at a local event. I don't remember many details of her talk, but I do remember her passion, her commitment, and her dedication to being a voice for the environment. Her book, Finding Beauty in a Broken World has been a guidepost for me as a science writer and writing instructor.

Biodiversity Policy in the United States

Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:05:01 EST

Biodiversity encompasses much more than the number of species--it includes the variety of ecosystems, the genetic diversity within and between species, and the interactions among species within ecosystems.

The Modern Midwest Prairie: How Ranching and Native Grasslands Can Thrive Together in a Changing Climate

Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:05:07 EST

It's August in South Dakota and a weeklong heat wave where temperatures surpassed 100 degrees has just ended. Thankful for a reprieve from the stifling warmth, I head out early on my day off to explore Badlands National Park. I've been staying in Fort Pierre, which is situated on the Missouri River, just across from the capital city of Pierre.