Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.
Salmon Have Returned Above the Klamath River Dams. Now What?
As the fish swim back to places they haven’t reached for more than a century, scientists will watch for signs of the watershed’s recovery.
As the fish swim back to places they haven’t reached for more than a century, scientists will watch for signs of the watershed’s recovery.
India’s Plans to ‘Develop’ Great Nicobar Island Threatens Its Unique Wildlife and Indigenous Peoples
Critics argue the authoritarian government has rammed the project through with minimal environmental oversight and in violation of several laws.
Critics argue the authoritarian government has rammed the project through with minimal environmental oversight and in violation of several laws.
The Elephant in the Room: How Governance Matters as Much as Funding in Species Conservation
A new global study reveals we’re missing the mark on understanding the critical role of governance in species conservation. COP16 is the moment to set us on the right path.
A new global study reveals we’re missing the mark on understanding the critical role of governance in species conservation. COP16 is the moment to set us on the right path.
‘Like a Phoenix,’ A New Forest Emerges From the Destruction in Ukraine
Russia’s bombing of Kakhovka Dam in 2023 killed hundreds of people and tens of thousands of animals, but it’s also provided a potential ecological reset.
Russia’s bombing of Kakhovka Dam in 2023 killed hundreds of people and tens of thousands of animals, but it’s also provided a potential ecological reset.
Bringing the Deep Sea to Seattle
How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.
How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.
Protect This Place: The Mountainous Ulu Masen Ecosystem
This massive rainforest in Aceh, Indonesia is home to tigers, elephants, pangolins, and other threatened species, but it needs one key change to ensure their survival.
This massive rainforest in Aceh, Indonesia is home to tigers, elephants, pangolins, and other threatened species, but it needs one key change to ensure their survival.
Environmental Muralist Faunagraphic Brings an Urban Oasis to the Concrete Jungle
Massive art installations depicting birds and other wildlife help bring a touch of nature, and creative inspiration, to cities around Europe.
Massive art installations depicting birds and other wildlife help bring a touch of nature, and creative inspiration, to cities around Europe.
War Threatens Ukraine’s Unique Red Seaweed Fields. Here’s How Scientists Monitor Them From Afar
These beautiful ecosystems recently began to recover from overexploitation. Will Russia’s invasion once again push them over the brink?
These beautiful ecosystems recently began to recover from overexploitation. Will Russia’s invasion once again push them over the brink?
20 Books to Help Prepare for Trump 2.0
Whether they’re primers on environmental activism or a series on resisting autocrats, these books offer a chance study up for the bumpy years ahead.
Whether they’re primers on environmental activism or a series on resisting autocrats, these books offer a chance study up for the bumpy years ahead.
This Month in Conservation Science: ‘The Earth Is Dying, Bro’
Plus a spotlight on leopards, the risks to primates, the link between bats and chocolate, otter taste buds, and a whole lot more.
Plus a spotlight on leopards, the risks to primates, the link between bats and chocolate, otter taste buds, and a whole lot more.
Six Lessons From the World’s Deadliest Environmental Disaster
China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.
China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.
12 New Environmental Books You Need to Read This Autumn
The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.
The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.
All the Plants We Cannot See
Our culture has moved away from a fascination with the greenery around us. Experts warn that “plant blindness” could come with a cost.
Our culture has moved away from a fascination with the greenery around us. Experts warn that “plant blindness” could come with a cost.
Haul Water, Rescue Pigs, Help Neighbors: How My Students Confronted Climate Chaos in a Horrific Hurricane Season
Collective action helps alleviate climate anxiety, as my class found following Hurricane Helene. It’s also helping our community to recover.
Collective action helps alleviate climate anxiety, as my class found following Hurricane Helene. It’s also helping our community to recover.
Darwin the Storyteller
Darwin’s writings show that stories are central to ecology — and that appreciating nature as a portfolio of wondrous, pristine places is an obstacle to ecological literacy.
Darwin’s writings show that stories are central to ecology — and that appreciating nature as a portfolio of wondrous, pristine places is an obstacle to ecological literacy.