The Ask

A new film from Patagonia explores the threats to wild salmon and asks questions about how we value wild animals.

States that share the river’s water finalized a big agreement last month, but an even larger challenge determining the river’s future is just around the bend, expert John Fleck explains.

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.

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.

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

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

Researcher Emily Francis explains how the coast redwoods and sequoias fared during California’s drought and what that means for future climate resilience.

Louisiana-based scientist Brandon Ballengée turns his research on imperiled ecosystems and species into transdisciplinary works of art.