Science

European “explorers” left their mark not only on the environment, but also in knowledge systems.

An ambitious initiative aims to protect a 2,000-mile segment of the Continental Divide ecoregion and change how we think of conservation.

The deadliest weather event is often the most overlooked.

The month’s best (and worst) environmental news, along with other stories, science and context you don’t want to miss.

The American West contains 620,000 miles of fencing, threatening the migration of pronghorn, mule deer and other species.

Years of work in the Pacific Northwest is paying off. It started with preserving the ecosystem so native species would have something to return to.

As development of large solar projects speeds up, researchers race against the clock to study the ecosystem implications.

A new book from ecologist Chad Hanson explains why misunderstanding fire is dangerous for communities, wildlife and fighting climate change.

Buff-tailed bumblebees are robbing hummingbirds of nutrients — just one of several threats facing the tiny birds, a new book reveals. 

New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.