There’s much to learn from local efforts — and good reasons why they’ll need to be part of the process, experts say. But can states do it on their own?

An organization focused on increasing energy independence for American Indians is helping to bring light, jobs and new opportunities to tribal communities.

The pioneering researcher shares what he’s learned from studying environmental racism — and the movement working for justice — for more than four decades.

The Climate Narrative Project, started by author Jeff Biggers, is training a new generation of storytellers to help us meet the challenges of climate change.

Railways can be deadly for animals ranging from elephants to grizzlies and frogs, but we’re just beginning to understand the causes and solutions.

The Story of Stuff Project’s Stiv Wilson talks about an upcoming film that traces the life cycle of plastic and the people leading the fight against it.

The new book Burn says we need to rethink our relationship with carbon and embrace one of its solid forms — biochar.

Scientist Ellen Wohl explains why the administration’s decision to rewrite a key component of the Clean Water Act is scientifically unsound and dangerous.

The new book The Water Paradox says poor management is preventing us from solving our water woes — and better pricing can help.

Ecologist Jodi Hilty explains what conservationists have learned about linking critical habitat areas together.