A database lets U.S. residents get quick information about water contaminants and health threats, but there are some bigger issues to consider, too.

The documentary looks at how to turn the tide on petrochemical companies that are driving a boom in plastic production — just when we don’t need it most.

Who needs vampires or serial killers? These new books offer horrifying information — and thrilling solutions — on endangered species, sea-level rise, food security and corporate pollution.

A dire report about our climate and oceans underscores the great need for action. A global oceans treaty could help save the future.

In a warming climate, some bat houses could be death traps. But community-level bat boxes can help give bats more room and options to raise young safely.

Successful conservation means more sharks, which is great for the health of the ocean but could also be problematic in a few important ways. Here’s how experts say we should prepare.

People displaced by drought, sea-level rise, wildfires and other environmental threats are not currently considered “refugees,” like people fleeing violence or oppression. That needs to change.

From Bogota to Baltimore climate strikers turned out for the first of a week of events to push for action on climate change.

Around the world this week, people will stop what they’re doing and stand up to call for great action against climate change.

Some people object to placing limitations on trade in threatened species, but new rules will benefit both the gecko and the countries in which it lives.