Lion-Hunting by Trump Donors Is Awful, But the Trade in Lion Bones Is Worse
Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild.
Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild.
International
Orangutans, Drones, Seaweed and Water Wars: The 13 Best New Eco-books for August
Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.
Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.
The Case for Introducing Rhinos to…Australia?
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.
Murder and Intimidation of Environmental Activists Hits Record Levels
At least 207 people around the world were murdered in 2017 for standing up to agribusiness, mining and wildlife trafficking.
At least 207 people around the world were murdered in 2017 for standing up to agribusiness, mining and wildlife trafficking.
Is the Great Indian Bustard About to Go Extinct?
Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.
Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.
The Fight to Stop Poaching: What If We’ve Been Doing It Wrong?
All-female ranger teams are an innovative and potentially more effective way to defend wildlife, says the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.
All-female ranger teams are an innovative and potentially more effective way to defend wildlife, says the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.
Big Cities, Bright Lights: Ranking the Worst Light Pollution on Earth
The Blue Marble is turning into a glowing globe – and in many places that’s becoming a problem for human health.
The Blue Marble is turning into a glowing globe – and in many places that’s becoming a problem for human health.
Farmed Fish Threaten British Columbia’s Wild Salmon Population
Atlantic salmon from Norway carry a dangerous disease that puts native Canadian fish at risk — and maybe those in the United States, too.
Atlantic salmon from Norway carry a dangerous disease that puts native Canadian fish at risk — and maybe those in the United States, too.
Climate Change Is Killing These Ancient Trees — But That’s Just Part of the Story
New research shows that 2,000-year-old baobab trees are suddenly dying. New trees won’t have a chance, either.
New research shows that 2,000-year-old baobab trees are suddenly dying. New trees won’t have a chance, either.
A Warning About the Rapid Erosion of Nature’s Strongholds
New research finds that one-third of the world's protected areas cannot serve the conservation mission for which they were established.
New research finds that one-third of the world's protected areas cannot serve the conservation mission for which they were established.