Science

Wastewater exposes plants and wildlife to hundreds of chemical compounds. Researchers are learning about potential side effects and solutions.

A new study identifies threats facing dozens of bat species in areas of the world that are predicted to get hotter and drier.

Plus what Maine did right (and wrong), billionaires in space, and rebranding invasive species.

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.