Agriculture

Planting milkweed can help monarch butterflies, but new research shows that there’s still a lot we can learn about how to do that effectively.

An agency insider looks at a history of failure and sees long-delayed opportunities for change and progress.

Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.

The textile industry has a significant carbon footprint. But changing what our clothes are made of can make a big difference in cutting climate pollution.

Biodiversity loss threatens national security. We need to invest in technologies to preserve our vital food varieties.

A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.

More frequent, longer-lasting blooms can harm both wildlife and human health — and even kill. Can we learn to predict and prevent them?

Antibiotic use in agriculture is a ticking time bomb, posing looming health risks to people and the environment.

New research reveals clear guidance for reducing human-wildlife conflict and restoring wolf populations.

Wildlife trade, deforestation, industrial farming and other factors threaten both animals and human health.