“They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.

Reporting on disappearing or lost species helps shine a light on the environmental threats we all face and the people working to stop them.

Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.

The world depends on healthy insect populations. As climate change and other threats cause their declines, simple actions can give them a much-needed boost.

Wildlife journalist Jason Bittel’s new book is a wild ride (and a love letter) to some of North America’s most misunderstood (and amazing) animals.

“This is a dangerous argument they are making. Dangerous not just to the Florida scrub jay, but to a lot of endangered species.”

Residents and vacationers flock to this New York lake each summer, but the water carries something harmful — and the community is fighting back.

A law signed by the Trump administration could boost global crypto demand, increasing pressure on hydropower-rich countries like Brazil and Paraguay.

A recent move by the Supreme Court could actually make fossil-fuel companies more vulnerable to lawsuits, but the polluters are pushing for a workaround.

A new book by criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw explains the motives of environmental criminals and the defenders who expose their EcoCrimes.