A new global study reveals we’re missing the mark on understanding the critical role of governance in species conservation. COP16 is the moment to set us on the right path.

Plus a spotlight on leopards, the risks to primates, the link between bats and chocolate, otter taste buds, and a whole lot more.

The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.

Collective action helps alleviate climate anxiety, as my class found following Hurricane Helene. It’s also helping our community to recover.

More than 50 years after the fall of Portugal’s dictatorship, the authoritarian regime still casts a long shadow over this wildfire-prone country.

From creating a plan to packing a go bag, here’s how you can prepare for the next wildfire, hurricane, or other natural disaster.

Journalists and activists should focus on these three linked problems, says the acclaimed author, who also encourages us to talk about hope.

Egyptians face worsening threats from heat and pollution. So why is the country cutting down thousands of healthy trees?

Taking sand from one place to save another often creates more problems — but there are ways to fix that.

…and other interesting new research that crossed our paths in the past few weeks, including a look at ecotourism land grabs.