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.

We survived the pandemic, the election and worsening climate change — but not without a few scars. Now’s the time to stay safe and build resilience.

Even while we wait for the final ballots to come in, several key themes are clear.

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A final rule to remove the iconic species from the Endangered Species Act has now been published. Read more about the science and politics of wolf conservation.

Smalltail shark populations have declined by 90% in Brazil, and new research finds that overfishing has pushed the species perilously close to extinction.