Jesse Greenspan

About

Jesse Greenspan is a Bay Area-based freelance journalist who writes about history and the environment.

Articles by Jesse Greenspan

Dead in the Water
May 04, 2015 — Scientists have discovered a natural phenomenon that's choking up parts of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Science
The Most Polluted Bird in the World
April 28, 2015 — Scientists in Canada found a Cooper’s Hawk with stunningly high levels of a flame retardant in its liver.
Birds in the News
A Bad Deal in the Tongass
April 27, 2015 — Logging old-growth trees in our biggest national forest will hurt wildlife—and Americans’ wallets.
Conservation
Nuclear Fallout
April 21, 2015 — Years after the Fukushima and Chernobyl disasters, migrant and local birds are still struggling to survive.
Birds in the News
Bird-of-Paradise Stamps, On Sale Now
April 16, 2015 — The UN Postal Administration showcases these otherworldly birds to raise awareness of endangered species.
Birds in the News
An Offset Program for Sage Grouse
April 10, 2015 — Buy a credit, save a sage-grouse. But some remain skeptical about the emerging market.
Conservation
How to Get Hummingbirds to Come to Your City
April 07, 2015 — A makeshift green space can serve as a rest stop for these tiny travelers.
Birds in the News
Are Early Blooms Putting Hummingbirds at Risk?
April 07, 2015 — Audubon’s chief scientist talks migration, climate change, and what you can do to help.
Climate-Threatened Birds
Conservation Mismatch
April 07, 2015 — New research shows that some of the least-protected regions in the United States are home to some of the most vulnerable species.
Science
New South American Bird Species Discovered in Old Museum Drawer
March 31, 2015 — A group of tropical passerines adds another member to its ranks (sort of).
Birds in the News