Latest Conservation Stories
‘Slow water’ could transform the Southwest, one little rock wall at a time
Clouds of wildfire smoke are toxic to humans and animals alike
Orcas are attacking boats. But is it revenge or trauma?
Longleaf pine forests in Alabama are making a comeback—thanks to fire
The planet has 8 measures of stability—and we’re pushing past most of them
Citizen scientists have taken photos of this boulder every year for three decades
Look inside London’s new Super Sewer, an engineering marvel for rubbish and poo
This concept cruise ship will have solar-paneled sails, an AI copilot, and zero emissions
Air quality monitoring stations could help track and preserve threatened species
Lionfish are now threatening ecosystems and livelihoods in Brazil
The role of people in preserving nature, according to America’s National Parks docuseries
This massively underrated pollinator needs your help
These species were discovered in museum collections. They might already be extinct.
This fake beach is a magnet for tourists—and peaceful endangered sharks
Every drop of the Colorado River counts. So what about evaporation?
Sloth schedules are surprisingly flexible
Scientists and Indigenous people team up to build a kelp seed bank
Wetlands lose some environmental protections in new Supreme Court ruling
A deep sea mining zone in the remote Pacific is also a goldmine of unique species
Andean long-tailed chinchillas are mysteriously thriving on Chile’s coast
Chevron’s carbon offsets are mostly ‘junk,’ according to global watchdog investigation
The Montreal Protocol had a dramatic ice-saving side effect
Colorado River deals pays Arizona, California, and Nevada $1.2 billion to use less water
Spy tech and rigged eggs help scientists study the secret lives of animals
9 native grasses that will revitalize your sad, water-wasting lawn
This ancient farming practice could get a boost from the US farm bill
El Niño is back—here’s what that means
Thriving baby California condor is a ray of hope for the unique species
Staggering 3D scan of the Titanic shows the wreck down to the millimeter
How migration makes life more resilient
Light pollution is messing with coral reproduction
Stressed clams turn ghostly white in warming waters
Elephants have complex communities and distinct traditions
A fish-kill mystery in a remote Alaska village takes a toxic turn
How to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your vacation
How 2,000-year-old soil could be a lifeline for the Amazon rainforest
The epic journey of dust in the wind often ends with happy plankton
An ambitious underwater ‘space station’ just got a major research collaborator
Volcanoes can be a fiery death sentence for fish
Protecting wildlife starts with securing land for animals to roam
New AI-based tsunami warning software could help save lives
What prehistoric poop reveals about extinct giant animals
Deep-sea mining has murky aftereffects
A new robotic seed can wriggle into soil to harvest climate data
Seals snooze during 20-minute ‘sleeping dives’ to avoid predators
Parrots are deeply intelligent. But do we understand their emotions?
Turf wars between whales and crabbers have increased due to climate change
The UN’s first high seas treaty could help dwindling Pacific salmon
Some coastal critters are thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Blue carbon is a natural climate solution with big potential
California’s eye-popping super bloom is one for the books
Baby cod seem to be drawn to the lullaby of wind turbines
What happens when a tree dies?
Pendulums under ocean waves could prevent beach erosion
Lunar laws could protect the moon from humanity
Dog’s are a human’s best friend—and a shorebird’s worst enemy
Chronic wasting disease is sickening deer and elk. Could predators help?
Antarctic ice can melt 20 times faster than we thought
Caribbean coral is getting sick and dying. A probiotic could help.
This is how bad a ‘super pig’ problem can really get
After 50 years in captivity, Lolita the orca may be freed
Two newly discovered Andes Mountain plant species have an appetite for insects
Bears can run at surprisingly fast speeds—here’s how they vary by species
How can you tell a dolphin’s age? Check its freckles.