Erica Gies covers water, energy, critters and more on the science and environment beat. She holds a master’s degree in literature, with a focus in eco-critcism. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, Nature, The Economist, and others.
To reduce flooding and bridge droughts, India’s southern coastal metropolis is using ancient knowledge, community action, and wetlands restoration to harness its monsoon rains.
In an ocean state that now imports half of its seafood, a determined group of activists is restoring the age-old aquaculture practices of Native Hawaiians.
As the world’s marine ecosystems face ever-increasing threats, is the trend toward huge, remote reserves a promising new development or a worrisome distraction?