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Can the Colorado River Survive 2026?
This mighty river’s water levels are approaching dangerous lows, which could impact millions of people
May 1, 2026
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From the Magazine
An Ambitious Plan for Sea Level Rise Keeps Stalling. Can It Get to Higher Ground?
Managed retreat awaits funding and support in Warren, Rhode Island
March 9, 2026
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen
Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways
March 17, 2026
The Winds of Clean Energy Keep Blowing
A new Rhode Island offshore wind farm brings the country one step closer to a renewable energy future
March 16, 2026
The Solar Industry Has Been Bogged Down by Red Tape. Digital Tools Are Changing That.
These new technologies are making it easier to power up via the sun
March 15, 2026
Feature Stories
The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis is One of America’s Longest-Lasting Public Health Calamities
Political gridlock has allowed the situation to worsen for decades
February 13, 2026
Public Lands Are on the Line
Trump and his allies are targeting our shared, wild spaces for extraction
September 8, 2025
Alaskan Tribes and Activists Are Ready to Resist Ambler Road, Again
The proposed route would slash through pristine Indigenous land
March 25, 2025
The Hog Industry's Great Biogas Boondoggle
CAFOs are jumping on the renewable energy bandwagon
June 11, 2024
Politics & Policy
How Language Shapes the Fight Over Wolves
Word choice and framing can have a major impact on conservation outcomes
April 26, 2026
Alannah Acaq Hurley’s Watershed Moment
An Alaska Native receives the Goldman Prize for her efforts to protect Bristol Bay from mining
April 20, 2026
The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over
Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain
April 12, 2026
Trump Uses “God Squad” to Slash Endangered Species Protections
The decision could defang the Endangered Species Act and condemn the world’s most endangered whale to extinction
April 7, 2026
Climate & Energy
Can the Colorado River Survive 2026?
This mighty river’s water levels are approaching dangerous lows, which could impact millions of people
May 1, 2026
Baja’s Gray Whales Were a Conservation Success Story. Because of Global Warming, Everything Could Change.
A legacy of ecotourism and the economy that depends on it are also at risk
April 24, 2026
While Extreme Heat Bakes the US, Utah Moves to Protect the Fossil Fuel Industry
A new law shields polluters from accountability for planet-warming emissions
April 17, 2026
When a Country Music Star Joins the Fight Against Coal
A proposed coal mine threatened the wild places Corb Lund grew up in. He decided to do something about it.
April 16, 2026
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Environment, Explained
Cute, Cuddly, and Wild: It’s Coyote Puppy Season
And they’re denning in a city near you
April 30, 2026
A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free
And other tips for living a more sustainable life
April 9, 2026
What Not to Do When Creating Space for Wildlife
Experts give their advice for helping species thrive this spring
April 6, 2026
The Trees That Grew Us
As Earth Month gets underway, a look back in time to how forests shaped us
April 1, 2026
Joy & Wonder
Ready for Less Screen Time and More Nature Time? Try WWOOFing.
A network of organic farms offers volunteers a chance to connect with the land, and one another
April 28, 2026
Glowing Plankton Light the Way
A nighttime kayaking trip leads to a world of one-cell wonders
April 26, 2026
4 National Parks to Visit on Earth Day and Beyond
These protected public lands are perfect for spring and summer exploration
April 22, 2026
These Tiny Moths Likely Flew to Hawai'i 20 Times. How Did They Do It?
Leaf-roller moths colonized the archipelago before evolving into a dizzying array of species
April 13, 2026
Culture & the Arts
17 Empowering Earth Month Reads for Kids
Grounded in real science, these picture books will spark wonder—sans climate anxiety
April 23, 2026
Art Can Help Us Form a Deeper Connection to the Planet
Environmental art exhibits and installations to visit during Earth Month and beyond
April 19, 2026
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally.
Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!”
April 5, 2026
How Pixar Got the Science Right in Hoppers
Meet the researcher who informed the writers about beaver behavior and threats to their habitat
March 24, 2026
Multimedia
The Past, Present, and Contested Future of LNG Terminals Along the Gulf Coast
Gas export terminals have hollowed out communities in Texas and Louisiana—but some residents are fighting back
December 14, 2024
Free Shipping Isn’t Free for Everyone
Online retailing delivers a public health problem
September 12, 2022
A Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes
A pipeline carrying Canadian tar sands crude has already leaked a million gallons. These are the resisters dedicated to shutting down Enbridge Line 5.
March 16, 2023
Cute, Cuddly, and Wild: It’s Coyote Puppy Season
