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Water releases from dams aren’t that good at mimicking natural conditions, a new study finds.

Wetlands can help remove nutrient pollution causing low-oxygen “dead zones.” But how much benefit we reap depends a lot on placement, a new study finds. 

New research into events like World Pangolin Day and International Tiger Day reveals how to make these celebrations more effective.

A new surveillance system tracks trends in wildlife illness and death and could help keep people healthy.

A new paper finds that we’re failing these “small-bodied mammals” — and that comes with a cost to ecosystems around the world.

The month’s best and worst environmental news also includes advice on reversing the “insect apocalypse” and more.

Wastewater exposes plants and wildlife to hundreds of chemical compounds. Researchers are learning about potential side effects and solutions.

Most of the world’s countries support these global agreements on conservation and pollution, but the United States is noticeably absent.

A new study identifies threats facing dozens of bat species in areas of the world that are predicted to get hotter and drier.

Plus what Maine did right (and wrong), billionaires in space, and rebranding invasive species.