Forests

Two recent studies find different factors increasing wildfire risk across California and the Pacific Northwest, but the solutions in each location are similar.

We’re already seeing signs of accelerated forest mortality around the world. And it’s not just arid regions that may see forest die-offs, new research finds.

The Trump administration continues to strip away environmental protections in the face of the pandemic. History shows that the people can fight back — and win.

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

The innovative project could aid endangered native species — and provide a useful roadmap for other dam-removal efforts.

From the mountains of Ethiopia to the ice floes of the Arctic, numerous species could be pushed to the brink. Here’s how.

Photographer Melissa Groo shares her experiences with advocacy and ethics in creating and sharing images of wild animals.

Habitat destruction is the biggest threat facing ruffed lemurs. But it's a problem we can fix.

A vulnerable culture living in a severely degraded section of the Colombian Amazon is in desperate need of international respect and support.

Hundreds of blazes could push threatened species closer to extinction. But the roots of Australia’s wildlife crisis are indicative of a much larger problem.