Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.

Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.

Wolf conservation in the European Union has become a political issue instead of a scientific and environmental one, leading to ineffective policymaking.

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What if a few moderate Republicans stood up and left their party? A bold move could weaken Trump and help democracy and the planet.

Museum specimens of Vachellia bolei, © the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Reproduced with permission.

It appears to have been wiped out by pollution, development and illegal mining by “sand mafias.” Will other plants soon follow?

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Our ongoing study in Bali reveals a surprising level of trade in protected species — and offers a strategy for ending it.

Experts say there’s “no substitute” for the Bird Banding Laboratory or the Breeding Bird Survey, which help reveal the health and status of avian populations across the country.

A pile of puzzle pieces waiting to be connected

We can’t recover from a hurricane — or government oppression — without deepening our ties to each other.

When a toxic waste disaster unfolded in the 1970s, a White housewife became the face of the movement. Down the street, Black mothers worked twice as hard to be heard.

A cowboy boot hangs on a barbed wire fence

Livestock ranchers receive undue praise and tax dollars while they disregard damage to life on the planet, in a political climate that prioritizes profit.

Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history. Can we trace that decline to their villainous portrayal in this influential movie?

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The hosts of the true-crime podcast “National Park After Dark” discuss the dangers public lands face — and how people can stand up to protect them.

Whether they’re on the beach, in the woods, near a lake, or on the front porch, these new books will inspire kids, teens, and families.

Gather up some of these environmentally focused books for your vacation or staycation and enhance your summer break with restorative and refreshing new perspectives.

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