Science

These aquatic heroes do so much to keep freshwater ecosystems healthy — and we’re killing them off at a record pace.

New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.

New and developing technologies are helping to push conservation efforts at a critical time.

Treeline, a new book by Ben Rawlence, explains how climate change is causing far-reaching shifts in one of our most important ecosystems.

Policymakers can’t hide behind a lack of research anymore when it comes to enacting meaningful conservation measures to protect dwindling wolverine populations.

A new study shows how the concerning overlap between the biodiversity and climate crises.

Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.

A new study looked at a group of forest lands that hold big conservation potential but aren’t adequately protected.

From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.

Conservationists, activists, scientists and other experts offered their insight into the year’s most pressing issues.