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One species she discovered, a critically endangered plant, eluded modern researchers for decades but has recently been rediscovered — as has Barber herself.

There’s never been more momentum for ocean conservation, but new research finds that many efforts fail to protect endangered species — or have barely gotten off the drawing board.

The Inyambo’s importance to Rwandan culture can’t protect them from threats like diseases, international conflict, and inbreeding.

This month’s best and worst environmental stories also include a rebounding lynx, a climate lawsuit boom, and a spa for frogs.

Citizen scientists are helping restore the ecosystem engineers to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

A new law will allow the state’s wildlife agency to reintroduce the endangered species.

Increasing demand for this seemingly abundant and common material harms human and natural communities — and fuels a lucrative and dangerous illegal industry.

A recent success got a lot of publicity, offering us insight into not only the species but the narratives that resonate with people.

Helping Indigenous peoples to protect forests and other shared resources will keep us all safer from climate change and other threats.

What can Germany’s long-defunct Iron Curtain tell us about our place on Earth?