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

Three strategies can help transform transportation in America — and regional cooperation by states would take things further, faster.

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

The Trump administration wants to gut the National Environmental Policy Act, a move that would silence community criticism of destructive projects and give more power to industry.

The White House has now quietly and ominously asked polluters to help identify new opportunities for deregulation.

Photographer Melissa Groo shares her experiences with advocacy and ethics in creating and sharing images of wild animals.

Students successfully mobilized to pressure Georgetown University to divest from fossil fuels. What comes next?

Habitat destruction is the biggest threat facing ruffed lemurs. But it's a problem we can fix.

The United Nations has taken a good first step, but here’s what needs to be done next to make sure climate refugees get the protections they deserve.

Residents will vote on a ballot measure to reintroduce endangered gray wolves. There’s a strong ecological argument for why they’re needed, says biologist Joanna Lambert.