States

The majority of coal plants in the United States, like the Hunter Power Plant in Utah, are contaminating groundwater with toxic pollutants, a new report reveals.

A look back at the circuitous, bloody history of attempts to remove wolves from the Endangered Species Act.

Ecologist Jodi Hilty explains what conservationists have learned about linking critical habitat areas together.

Experts have recommended how the United States can drastically curb the use of throwaway plastics with new federal legislation. 

Experts warn that the shutdown has furloughed or hobbled personnel responsible for diagnosing and detecting wildlife diseases.

Two western states have launched new challenges to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which helps protect some of the country’s most important public lands.

The state is ramping up efforts to protect people and the economy as southeast Virginia faces one of the fastest rates of relative sea-level rise in the country.

Candidates promising action on climate change and public lands won many victories, but several important ballot initiatives were defeated.

Drought can lead to anger and even violence. Climate change will make things worse. One cop is on the beat.

These easy policy changes can save protected species from being killed by cruel fishing practices without infringing on the rights of anglers.