Ideas

Beavers, sharks, whales and the Trump administration — our writers took on some heavy topics this past year.

This year the Trump administration and its corporate cronies seemed determined to roll back every environmental protection, but next year may be the start of a new story.

People often think of urban landscapes as concrete dystopias, but the future may reside in cities that can sustain both people and nature.

Check out this podcast for tips on protecting wildlife and plants in your community.

Paige Embry’s new book gives a rare look at the often-overlooked world of America’s native bees.

At the same time, reporters should be cautious not to oversell small and dubious solutions, as one recent case illustrates.

Trump’s “take no prisoners” deregulatory strategy carries big litigation risks.

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What happens when a patch of habitat is lost? Our new research finds that loss of only the smallest patches could affect species diversity in the landscape.

Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson talks about how climate change threatens our oceans, the implications for environmental justice and the most promising solutions.