Governments conduct hundreds of thousands of acres of forest “thinning” projects annually in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and ...

A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.

Wild beasts are often the stuff of legends, but narratives surrounding wildlife trade contain some tall tales, too. One of the most frequently uttered statements in support of the wildlife trade is ...

There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns that no one can stop.

John R. Platt is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. His “Extinction Countdown” column has run ...

The global annual production of plastics rose to 400 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to double by 2050 (a metric ton, or Mt, is 1,000 kilograms or about 2,200 pounds). As of 2015 some ...

Conservation crews have helped plant and seed thousands of native trees and other vegetation. Salmon have responded in kind.

Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.

Comics for Earth: Eight New Graphic Novels About Saving the Planet and Celebrating Wildlife These new comics collections use satire, poetry, and science to shine a light on human failures — and who ...

Marine biologist Monica Biondo has spent more than a decade studying the multibillion-dollar market for these colorful fish, which pulls thousands of species from the ocean each year.

As funding drops and institutions change, the study of plants appears to be withering on the vine. That’s letting critical skills go extinct.