A meditation on observation, revision, and the quiet thrill of being wrong — and what all of that means for conservation.

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.

In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell.

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.

Drones, Algae and Fish Ears: What We’re Learning Before the World’s Largest Dam-removal Project — and What We Could Miss Scientists studying conditions on the Klamath River hope to help recovery ...

Earthjustice and NRDC recently issued a press release pointing out the “ anti-backsliding ” provision in the Safe Drinking Water Act, which should have prevented the EPA from weakening existing ...

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