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Forest researcher wins 2026 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award
Original: Researcher who listens to forests wins 2026 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award
A researcher specializing in forest soundscapes has been named winner of the 2026 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award. The prize honors work in environmental science and conservation, and the recognition has drawn attention to the emerging field of acoustic ecology, in which scientists monitor ecosystems by recording and analyzing the sounds of forests to assess biodiversity and forest health.
Why now: News of the award announcement is drawing fresh attention to bioacoustics and forest conservation research.
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