An indigenous resistance is leading the fight to protect Central America's rivers from an onslaught of dams that threaten the region's rich biodiversity.

The pioneering researcher shares what he’s learned from studying environmental racism — and the movement working for justice — for more than four decades.

A plan to lease oil and gas drilling rights on nearly a million acres of land near the Te-Moak Tribe of the Western Shoshone illustrates the consistent lack of government consultation with tribes.

This month brings new books by Bill McKibben and Carl Safina, as well as important discussions about wildlife coexistence, poaching and dam removal.

State laws and policies in California have made some progress possible, but many tribes still lack legal recognition and struggle to maintain their cultural heritage and the environment.

What border communities really need are solutions to address economic, health and climate problems — and the mesquite tree can help.

A new book asks, “Can we feed the world without destroying it?” The answers might surprise you.

The deeply unpopular plan would benefit a few rich oil companies while threatening people, wildlife and the climate.

Books coming out this month look at saving snow leopards and killer whales, Buddhist and Muslim solutions to climate change, and new ways to grow food.

The death of a snail named George on New Year’s Day marked the extinction of his species. Saving the rest of Hawaii’s unique snails is a race against time — but not one without hope.