The hills of Darjeeling hold more than world-famous tea gardens. They’re also home to ancient Himalayan salamanders — and the people working to prevent them from disappearing.
Environment
A Very American Invention, Pushed to an Extreme
In Nebraska, Blackshirt Feeders LP is building the country’s largest feedlot for 200,000 beef cattle on a square-mile slab of concrete.
In Nebraska, Blackshirt Feeders LP is building the country’s largest feedlot for 200,000 beef cattle on a square-mile slab of concrete.
As Montana Warms, Missoula’s First Heat Map Reveals Hidden Hotspots
The mapping effort is uncovering unexpected patterns, with some undeveloped and heavily forested areas holding more heat than researchers anticipated.
The mapping effort is uncovering unexpected patterns, with some undeveloped and heavily forested areas holding more heat than researchers anticipated.
‘This Is What’s Working’: Indigenous Leaders on Environment Solutions in Their Communities
In the past, government officials promoted planting coffee or cacao in agroforestry systems near his community.
In the past, government officials promoted planting coffee or cacao in agroforestry systems near his community.
These Fish May Live for Centuries
Researchers have found evidence that lake sturgeon may routinely live well beyond 200 years, with some approaching 300 years—far longer than scientists previously believed.
Researchers have found evidence that lake sturgeon may routinely live well beyond 200 years, with some approaching 300 years—far longer than scientists previously believed.
Climate Change Wreaks Havoc on Wine Industry
Rising temperatures and extreme weather are reshaping vineyards, harvests, and the future of wine production worldwide.
Rising temperatures and extreme weather are reshaping vineyards, harvests, and the future of wine production worldwide.
Protecting Primates Could Protect Thousands of Other Species, Study Finds
A 2025 study found that monkeys, apes and other charismatic primates are potential “umbrella species” as well.
A 2025 study found that monkeys, apes and other charismatic primates are potential “umbrella species” as well.
As Climate-Fuelled Wildfires Rage, Mark Carney Cuts Emergency Response and Funds Fossil Fuels
The prime minister should consider the potential outcomes of siding with his Bay Street buddies and oil industry bigwigs over climate-beleaguered Canadians.
The prime minister should consider the potential outcomes of siding with his Bay Street buddies and oil industry bigwigs over climate-beleaguered Canadians.
How Listening Can Help Us Respond to a Planet in Crisis
A reflection on listening as a tool for climate justice, collaboration, and responding to environmental challenges.
A reflection on listening as a tool for climate justice, collaboration, and responding to environmental challenges.
How Social Media and Parrotfish Poop Are Protecting the Maldives
These species weren’t historically targeted by Maldivian fishers, but were rising in popularity over the last decade.
These species weren’t historically targeted by Maldivian fishers, but were rising in popularity over the last decade.
Conserving Culture in Endangered Species
Could preserving the regional knowledge and behavior of certain species also help conservation efforts?
Could preserving the regional knowledge and behavior of certain species also help conservation efforts?
Extreme Rainfall Is No Longer a Weather Issue — It’s an Operational Risk
Summer still follows a familiar pattern: heat builds, pressure rises—and then the storms arrive.
Summer still follows a familiar pattern: heat builds, pressure rises—and then the storms arrive.
A New Type of Levee Is Taking Root in Northern California
Combining flood mitigation with wetland habitat restoration, "horizontal levees" could protect coastal cities and wildlife from rising seas.
Combining flood mitigation with wetland habitat restoration, “horizontal levees” could protect coastal cities and wildlife from rising seas.
Bulgaria Struggles to Do the Right Thing by Climate
Bulgaria faces challenges balancing energy needs, economic pressures, and commitments to climate action.
Bulgaria faces challenges balancing energy needs, economic pressures, and commitments to climate action.
Everyone’s Talking About Chatgpt’s Water Use. Almost No One’s Talking About What Uses More.
If you’re looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start.
If you’re looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start.
Some Free-Roaming Cats in New York City Are Parasite ‘Super-Shedders,’ Study Shows
If you’ve ever strolled through New York City and felt like there were a lot of cats strutting the streets, you weren’t wrong.
If you’ve ever strolled through New York City and felt like there were a lot of cats strutting the streets, you weren’t wrong.