New research supports efforts to designate more land and water to save biodiversity and fight climate change — but we need to protect better, as well as more.

A rare “orchid of the falls” plant has been declared extinct after a hydroelectric dam destroyed its only habitat. Could others soon follow?

We know more than ever about the abundance of life in the soil. Now we have to step up to save it.

Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.

One man’s mission to remove trash from the polluted river in Baghdad has inspired a nationwide movement that shows how environmental efforts inspire peace.

President Biden made waves with recent actions to boost solar manufacturing, but states have been busy, too.

The Supreme Court pushed its radical agenda this past month, while the threat from extremism grew. But all is not lost.

New research highlights the benefits sanctions can provide to international cooperation, while proposed legislation would put them into action.

Can state agencies ensure conservation when hunters pay the bills and ranchers determine wildlife policy?

Removing dams is one thing, but thousands of levees also restrict rivers in the United States — and they’re not working as intended.