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Reynard Loki

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How Public Benefit Claims Work…and Why Their Assumptions Matter

Phrases like “public benefit,” “impact,” “responsibility,” or “sustainability” are routinely used by universities, nonprofits,...

monday 20

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki

Why Bats Matter to Desert Ecosystems

Bats move through desert night skies with a purpose that is easy to overlook and difficult to replace. As they travel from plant to plant, feeding on...

10.06.2026 20

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki

The Hidden Cost of Light Pollution

The night sky—the silent dark between stars—is a living commons bridging Earth, life, and spirit. As the 13th‑century Zen master Eihei Dōgen...

20.01.2026 20

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki

Indigenous and Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives as the Last Line Protecting the Planet

Land and environmental defenders—Indigenous leaders, farmers, conservationists, and community activists—risk their lives opposing the destructive...

09.12.2025 20

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki

Indigenous And Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives As The Last Line Protecting The Planet – OpEd

Indigenous leaders, farmers, and environmental activists worldwide face harassment, violence, and legal threats while defending land, water, and...

06.12.2025 20

Eurasia Review

Reynard Loki

The Lab Mouse Paradox: Why Science Still Depends on Animals Who Don’t Represent Us

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face...

27.10.2025 30

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki

Your instant ramen noodles are a massive threat to the environment

Bad news for broke college students, even worse news for the planet

15.08.2025 40

Salon

Reynard Loki

Cats Are Fueling a Global Eco-Crisis, Pushing Birds and Other Species to Extinction

Feral and free-roaming pet cats pose a grave threat to wild bird populations around the globe, with significant ecological consequences. The toll cats...

08.04.2025 10

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki

Cats Are Fueling a Global Eco-Crisis, Pushing Birds and Other Species to Extinction

Feral and free-roaming pet cats pose a grave threat to wild bird populations around the globe, with significant ecological consequences. The toll cats...

08.04.2025 20

CounterPunch

Reynard Loki