Ethan Freedman is a science and nature journalist based in New York City, reporting on climate, ecology, the future, and the built environment. He went to Tufts University in Massachusetts, where he majored in biology and environmental studies, and he has a master’s degree in science journalism from New York University.
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Tromelin Island’s Impressive Comeback
But small as it is, Tromelin Island shows that seabirds are resilient. If people can get rid of invasive predators, island restoration can work—sometimes stunningly.
May 15, 2024
