California newts faced the worst drought conditions in 1,200 years, but new research finds that the lack of precipitation may not have been their biggest threat.

A new book from veteran author Mark Kurlansky explains why helping to save salmon is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and the planet.

Scientists and policymakers have developed a time-sensitive plan to help save ailing freshwater ecosystems and imperiled species. 

Encouraged by the federal government, lots of people are trying to get outside. But it’s a risky decision for rural communities.

The innovative project could aid endangered native species — and provide a useful roadmap for other dam-removal efforts.

A new book, The War on the EPA, tracks the history and importance of the government agency — and how efforts to undermine it began decades before Trump.

Covering environmental issues these days can be tough. But it’s needed more than ever, says Society of Environmental Journalists president Meera Subramanian.

A new online resource combines economic and environmental data to help prevent deadly conflict. It could be a vital tool in the age of climate change.

From the mountains of Ethiopia to the ice floes of the Arctic, numerous species could be pushed to the brink. Here’s how.

But the effects of removing this “environmental safety net” won’t be felt equally. States with fewer local protections and resources will suffer the most — as will their people and wildlife.