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New research has uncovered a forgotten species that went extinct under two centuries ago — probably due to colonialism.

These crimes threaten tens of thousands of species around the world, causing extinctions, hurting people and spreading disease.

A rampant trade in Asian birds for their beautiful songs is emptying forests of sound and life.

The Biden-Harris administration must act quickly to reverse and repair Trump’s environmental destruction. Here’s how to do it.

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.

The Trump presidency may finally be over, but the damage it did will persist and echo — even as President Biden takes rapid action to repair some of his predecessor’s environmental damage.

Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.

Pandemics and other disasters showed us what we have to lose — and how hard people are working to save the planet.

Our contributors offered expert ideas and perspective about pandemics, climate change, the Trump administration and more.