A rare “orchid of the falls” plant has been declared extinct after a hydroelectric dam destroyed its only habitat. Could others soon follow?

Protecting women’s rights and the environment go hand-in-hand in these new books, which also celebrate female leaders and scientists.

Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.

The Supreme Court pushed its radical agenda this past month, while the threat from extremism grew. But all is not lost.

New research highlights the benefits sanctions can provide to international cooperation, while proposed legislation would put them into action.

Writers like Kim Stanley Robinson, Barry Lopez, Sy Montgomery and others celebrate the fragile beauty of this modern world — and address how to help save it.

Uncovering environmental harms and crimes, and holding those responsible accountable, has never received enough priority. We need to correct that problem.

April’s best new eco-books look toward solutions to the extinction crisis, climate change, water shortages, environmental justice and more.

Including one we forget far too often.

Environmental groups fight Russia’s invasion by hosting refugees, delivering medical supplies and using drones to document war crimes.