Human Health

The problem of overcrowded public lands and insufficient urban green space predates the pandemic. Are we finally willing to fund the solutions?

Bats have come under fire as scientists work to understand the origins of the novel coronavirus, but we have more reasons to be thankful for bats than afraid of them.

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

We know a lot more now about the ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and the risks of deep-water drilling, but that doesn’t mean we’re any safer.

Clean water is essential during the COVID-19 health crisis, but so far Congress hasn’t directed funds to help water utilities or stop water shutoffs in low-income households.

Here’s what we can do to make sure the critical mistakes made after the SARS outbreak won’t be made again.

Connecting with nearby nature can give people a much-needed boost — and help save wildlife, too.

We’ve created a world where parasites and pathogens can run amok. Here are three steps we need to take, as a society, to protect both native species and human health.

Even as thousands of people get sick and die, the Trump administration continues to strip away our environmental protections. And that’s just the start.

Encouraged by the federal government, lots of people are trying to get outside. But it’s a risky decision for rural communities.