Forests

New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.

Treeline, a new book by Ben Rawlence, explains how climate change is causing far-reaching shifts in one of our most important ecosystems.

A new study looked at a group of forest lands that hold big conservation potential but aren’t adequately protected.

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.

A new study hopes to inspire water managers — and the rest of us — to begin planning for how climate change will dramatically reduce snowpack.

Warming temperatures, stronger storms and rising seas present a cascade of challenges that researchers are racing to understand.

Thor Hanson’s new book explains the biology behind climate change and why some species may be better able to survive a quickly changing planet.

To stay or to leave in search of safer ground makes me wonder how we determine risk in a world that’s so rapidly changing.

Marbled murrelets could benefit from a unique research project that’s uncovering information to help better protect this endangered species.

Those fighting to protect the planet face intense police repression that's funded by private corporations.