Save This Species: Chimpanzees
Our closest known relatives are on the brink of extinction. Can we save them in time?
Our closest known relatives are on the brink of extinction. Can we save them in time?
Ideas
Logging to ‘Save’ Northern Spotted Owls From Wildfires Will Not End Well
Our research shows that spotted owls can thrive with mixed-severity fire, but logging in owl habitat for fire concerns may accelerate their extinction.
Our research shows that spotted owls can thrive with mixed-severity fire, but logging in owl habitat for fire concerns may accelerate their extinction.
Costa Rica’s Green Reputation Doesn’t Apply to Its Turquoise Waters
By suppressing dissent and stalling environmental protections, President Chaves is emulating Trump.
By suppressing dissent and stalling environmental protections, President Chaves is emulating Trump.
Reclaiming the Udall Legacy: The Meaning of Conservation in Trump’s America
The environmental and legislative accomplishments of Stewart, Mo, and Tom Udall offer a roadmap for recovering from the damage of the Trump administration.
The environmental and legislative accomplishments of Stewart, Mo, and Tom Udall offer a roadmap for recovering from the damage of the Trump administration.
Rare Earth Metals Must Not Come at the Cost of Indigenous Rights
As mining interests expand in northern Sweden, Indigenous Sámi communities face existential threats. But a sustainable and just alternative exists — urban mining.
As mining interests expand in northern Sweden, Indigenous Sámi communities face existential threats. But a sustainable and just alternative exists — urban mining.
Save This Species: Temminck’s Pangolin
In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal.
In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal.
Happy 50th Birthday, Monkey Wrench Gang
Half a century after the novel’s publication, the Glen Canyon Dam still stands, now home to the world’s largest mud puddle.
Half a century after the novel’s publication, the Glen Canyon Dam still stands, now home to the world’s largest mud puddle.
Saving Okefenokee
A potential titanium mine threatened the famous swamp — until activists and local journalists stepped in.
A potential titanium mine threatened the famous swamp — until activists and local journalists stepped in.
The Roadless Rule Is on the Chopping Block — and So Are Our Wildest Forests
This widely popular regulation protects 58.5 million acres of national forests and 1,600 at-risk species. The Trump administration wants gut it.
This widely popular regulation protects 58.5 million acres of national forests and 1,600 at-risk species. The Trump administration wants gut it.
18 Things to Do for Yourself, Wildlife, and the Planet Before Summer’s End
Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress.
Our annual recommendations offer ways to recharge, make the most of the season, and come back ready to fight for progress.