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Credit-rating agencies say they can discipline companies that behave badly, and they have in some cases, but research reveals negligible progress.

The charismatic animals could serve as flagship species for ocean conservation, according to researchers, but only if we understand their extinction risks.

The deadliest weather event is often the most overlooked.

The Western drought has exacerbated a water crisis, years in the making, that threatens the health of millions of birds — and so much more.

The month’s best (and worst) environmental news, along with other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.

The American West contains 620,000 miles of fencing, threatening the migration of pronghorn, mule deer and other species.

Years of work in the Pacific Northwest is paying off. It started with preserving the ecosystem so native species would have something to return to.

A serious lack of data about the fate of wildlife saved from illegal trade leads to calls for better information and accountability.

As development of large solar projects speeds up, researchers race against the clock to study the ecosystem implications.

A rise in container-ship accidents adds to the growing marine plastic pollution problem and poses risks to ocean health, wildlife and mariners.