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Home to important plant and animal species, this mountain and its spectacular views face threats from climate change, wildfires, and the border wall.

Earthen homes present an opportunity for building sustainably, but first we need to overcome several institutional barriers.

The new field of conservation psychology offers valuable lessons for protecting the world’s wildlife — as well as ourselves.

Storm surges and sea-level rise damage sanitation systems and threaten ecosystems and human health. We need to take this risk seriously.

This endangered invertebrate is harmless to humans — and rabbits. Saving it from extinction might even benefit both species.

As teams travel thousands of miles to compete, the cost to the planet rises. But sports offer a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable experiences.

Park boundaries can’t protect against everything, and the trees that give the reserve its name remain threatened by climate change, fire, and an invasive fungus.

An alphabetical look at the environmental threats, priorities, and opportunities of the year ahead.

In 2024 our experts explored subjects ranging from autocratic governments to green jobs and new ways to help endangered species.

Solutions to our environmental ills abound in these popular Revelator articles from 2024.