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Iconic Endangered Fish Making Comeback in U.S. Rivers

September 9, 2023 by Men's Journal

Maine officials recorded the highest number of Atlantic salmon in over a decade, after factors such as overfishing and pollution have caused numbers of the species to dwindle in the wild. The uptick is offering hope that the fish, which are protected by the Endangered Species Act, might finally be making a comeback. The Penobscot River, … Read more

‘Brain-Eating’ Amoebas Heading North Due to Climate Change

May 24, 2023 by Men's Journal

A so-called “brain-eating” amoeba that usually affects people in southern states is making its way north amid rising temperatures attributed to climate change. And although even in the south, it’s incredibly rare for humans to be infected, the threat is enough that public health agencies are beginning to warn medical professionals of the potential threat. … Read more