Economics

Emerging efforts by cities and the federal government show that progress is possible, but experts say systemic changes are still needed.

New books out this month dig into some of humanity’s ecological ills — and unearth a classic satire that should still inspire.

A debate over the future of trophy hunting points out that many effective alternatives to funding and supporting conservation have started to emerge.

Scientists have once again developed a method to fabricate horns in the lab, supposedly to disrupt poachers and wildlife traffickers. Here’s why that won’t work.

New legislative efforts to ban plastics are important, but a recent court ruling in Texas reminds us that enforcing existing laws is a crucial part of the plastics fight.

The Trump administration has promised to expand their use, which would make farmers happy. But are consumers aware of biofuels’ potential consequences?

The new book Fibershed explains how to build a textile economy that benefits both people and the planet — and why we desperately need it.

A discussion on the “Our Wild World” podcast looks at the future for rhinos, elephants, giraffes, vaquitas and other species affected by legal and illegal wildlife trafficking.

This month’s new books dig deep into the need for diverse environmentalists, climate adaptation, wildlife coexistence and the Green New Deal.

The author and activist talks about climate hope, grief and her new book, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal .