Public Lands

Undoing Trump’s damage won’t be enough. Here’s where Biden can push forward public lands, climate and energy policy.

Whether you’re stuck inside during the pandemic or just waiting for election results, these accounts will keep you motivated and connected to the natural world.

Heat, drought and water policy have created a slow-motion catastrophe at a refuge on the California-Oregon border.

Across the country voters will weigh in on ballot measures to decide issues like wolf reintroduction, taxes on oil companies and renewable energy standards.

States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. COVID-19 could make it worse.

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

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.

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

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

March’s best books examine how cities (and families) can fight climate change; look at the history of Earth Day; and reveal growing threats to the world’s wild spaces.