Preserving and restoring ecosystems means creating strange bedfellows when it comes to methods and philosophy. One ranch in Colorado doesn’t shy away from doing what it takes to save the prairie.
Environment
A New Plan to Preserve Georgia’s Marshes: Give Them Space to Migrate
Environmental protections usually only cover existing ecosystems. A group of conservationists wants the state to take a longer view.
Environmental protections usually only cover existing ecosystems. A group of conservationists wants the state to take a longer view.
The Right Message May Get People to Clean Up the Environment
People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research.
People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research.
Eagle and Condor: How Ecuador Translated Indigenous Cosmology Into Constitutional Law
Environmental attorney Julio Prieto discusses how Ecuador translated ancient knowledge into constitutional law and why cooperation needs to be decolonized.
Environmental attorney Julio Prieto discusses how Ecuador translated ancient knowledge into constitutional law and why cooperation needs to be decolonized.
The Lovelock Papers: Shell’s Hidden Climate Knowledge Under Scrutiny as Court Battle Looms
New scrutiny examines fossil fuel climate research, corporate responsibility, and legal challenges over past environmental knowledge.
New scrutiny examines fossil fuel climate research, corporate responsibility, and legal challenges over past environmental knowledge.
Documentary Captures Impacts of Diamond Mining Along South Africa’s West Coast
A documentary explores how diamond mining has transformed coastal landscapes, communities, and ecosystems in South Africa.
A documentary explores how diamond mining has transformed coastal landscapes, communities, and ecosystems in South Africa.
Wildfires Can Generate Tornadoes, Lightning and Other Extreme Weather, Sometimes Miles From the Flames
Scientists reveal how intense wildfires can create dangerous weather events far beyond the immediate fire zone.
Scientists reveal how intense wildfires can create dangerous weather events far beyond the immediate fire zone.
No Safe Place From Developers Even for Protected Species
Florida is quickly tearing up every bit of grass for data centers and subdivisions.
Florida is quickly tearing up every bit of grass for data centers and subdivisions.
Investigation Exposes Cambodia’s Illegal Wildlife Trade Linked to Transnational Crime
An investigation reveals how illegal wildlife trafficking networks threaten endangered species and connect to organized crime.
An investigation reveals how illegal wildlife trafficking networks threaten endangered species and connect to organized crime.
How Factory Farms Supercharge Harmful Bacteria
The rapid growth of chickens — now, 31 billion globally — has sped up pathogen evolution, boosting persistence, antibiotic resistance and spillover to humans.
The rapid growth of chickens — now, 31 billion globally — has sped up pathogen evolution, boosting persistence, antibiotic resistance and spillover to humans.
Electric Car Emissions Benefits Are Far Greater Than First Thought
New research shows the carbon emissions benefits of electric vehicles are far greater than initially suspected.
New research shows the carbon emissions benefits of electric vehicles are far greater than initially suspected.
A Gnarly Situation: High-Elevation Discovery Raises New Questions About Which California Trees Will Survive Climate Change
Birds may have been burying Jeffrey pine seeds up high for thousands of years. But now that they’re sprouting, this new species of subalpine tree may change the playing field.
Birds may have been burying Jeffrey pine seeds up high for thousands of years. But now that they’re sprouting, this new species of subalpine tree may change the playing field.
Global Hunger Levels Fall but Africa Still Lags Behind, UN Report Finds
A UN report shows global hunger declining while many African countries continue facing severe food insecurity challenges.
A UN report shows global hunger declining while many African countries continue facing severe food insecurity challenges.
Conservation Shouldn’t Gamble With Nonnative Species Introductions (Commentary)
A commentary warns that introducing nonnative species can create ecological risks and unintended consequences for conservation efforts.
A commentary warns that introducing nonnative species can create ecological risks and unintended consequences for conservation efforts.
How Octopuses Won a Fight Against Factory Farming
A look at octopus intelligence, animal welfare debates, and efforts to prevent industrial farming practices.
A look at octopus intelligence, animal welfare debates, and efforts to prevent industrial farming practices.
Can Microsoft Offset Their 25% Increase in Carbon Emissions? (2025 Report)
This creates a massive environmental paradox. Can we build a high-tech AI future without destroying the planet?
This creates a massive environmental paradox. Can we build a high-tech AI future without destroying the planet?