In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal.

Half a century after the novel’s publication, the Glen Canyon Dam still stands, now home to the world’s largest mud puddle.

New research into the turtle-meat trade reveals that assumptions and unsubstantiated claims could hurt conservation efforts.

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Activists fought the project on multiple fronts, and won several victories along the way, including convincing the National ...

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This popular regulation protects 58.5 million acres of national forests and 1,600 at-risk species. The Trump administration wants gut it.

To plant a tree is to affirm one’s faith in the future, while at the same time reckoning with the sadness inherent in the comparative brevity of a human lifespan. To plant a tree is to affirm one’s ...

And yes, the fish died not long after. Beyond the bizarre phenomenon, the way people reacted to and interpreted the fish’s unusual behavior is worth unpacking, because what seemed like an effort to ...

Western monarchs face myriad threats. A network of advocates is doing everything they can to mitigate the dangers and unravel mysteries about monarch movements and behavior. Western monarchs face ...

Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to make it successful. Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet?

Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress. Have the first eight months of this year left you feeling slightly … tapped?