Author

Jonathan Foley

Dr. Jonathan Foley is the Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences, where he oversees the institution’s programs of scientific research, education, and public engagement. A world-renowned scientist, Foley has made major contributions to our understanding of land use and climate, global food security, and the sustainability of the world’s resources. In addition to recognizing their importance for answering big scientific questions, Foley thinks the 46 million specimens in the Academy’s collections are just plain cool, and getting to explore them is one of his favorite job perks. Follow him on Twitter @globalecoguy.

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Jonathan Foley's Latest Articles

The War for Science

By Jonathan Foley

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Opinion

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February 14, 2017

It’s more than a skirmish over funding, censorship, and “alternative facts.” It’s a battle for basic decency, the people we love, and the future of our planet.

American Leadership for a Sustainable Future

By Jonathan Foley

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Opinion

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November 8, 2016

How the next president responds to the world's environmental challenges will determine the fate of our world for centuries to come.

Learning the Lessons of the Planet

By Jonathan Foley

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Opinion

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July 19, 2016

As we continue to recklessly degrade the global environment, and our society starts to feel the sobering consequences, we all need to step back and quickly learn—and live by—the lessons that our living world can teach us.

Remembering the Stories of Nature

By Jonathan Foley

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Opinion

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May 17, 2016

Just when it’s more important than ever to appreciate and understand the wonders of nature, Big Science and mainstream Academia are turning their backs on the living world. It’s time we turn this around, and embrace the lessons that natural history can teach us.