The Devastating Wildfires in Spokane Point to the Risks for a Hotter Planet
The city and its first responders are still struggling to recover after three wildfires combined, wiping out thousands of acres
November 9, 2026
What the Midterm “Bluenami” Means for Climate Action and Environmental Protection
Democrats can act on affordability and corruption through congressional oversight and state legislative action, climate advocates say
November 8, 2026
This Toxin Is Killing California's Marine Life
Researchers race to understand the impact of a fatal neurotoxin on wildlife and people
November 6, 2026
How Wildland Firefighting Culture Poses Its Own Risks
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From the Magazine
How Lee Zeldin Turned the EPA Into a Shield for Polluters
Across the country, from West Virginia to Louisiana and beyond, communities are feeling the impacts
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These Volunteers Are Often the Unsung Heroes of Public Lands Management
Meet the people who help support underfunded public lands and the staff who steward them
August 24, 2026
The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle Is Making a Comeback
How locals and conservationists are helping the honu resurgence
September 10, 2026
When We Were Partners
True power comes through partnership and empathy—not domination
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Feature Stories
Even Bugs Need a Little Love
The tiny invertebrates that creep many of us out are the foundation of biodiversity
June 8, 2026
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
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
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Politics & Policy
What the Midterm “Bluenami” Means for Climate Action and Environmental Protection
Democrats can act on affordability and corruption through congressional oversight and state legislative action, climate advocates say
November 8, 2026
Grassroots Crowdfunding Saves Washington Forest
A rare coastal forest ecosystem on the Olympic Peninsula is saved thanks to a viral GoFundMe
November 5, 2026
Iowans Are Demanding Clean Water as Industrial Agriculture’s Impacts Grow
A majority say clean water is a top priority in these midterm elections
November 2, 2026
The Midterms Are Finally Here. So Are Surging Costs and Corruption, Which Remain Top Concerns for Voters.
Trump and the fossil fuel industry are key drivers of both, Democrats and environmental advocates say
November 1, 2026
Climate & Energy
California Faces “Climate Whiplash” Without Systemic Change
The Fifth Climate Change Assessment points to harsh future for the state if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated
October 27, 2026
Wildfire Blame Game
How logging groups weaponized the Grasshopper Fire against old growth
October 20, 2026
PFAS Are Silently Poisoning People’s Drinking Water
Those affected by contamination from "forever chemicals" are left with serious health issues and few answers
October 13, 2026
Can Agrivoltaics Bridge the Urban-Rural Solar Divide?
Sometimes the best of both worlds is the easiest solution
October 1, 2026
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Wildlife & Conservation
This Toxin Is Killing California's Marine Life
Researchers race to understand the impact of a fatal neurotoxin on wildlife and people
November 6, 2026
Decoding Elephant Conversations With Machine Learning
The latest breakthrough in elephant communication shows that the animals engage in group decision-making
November 4, 2026
Why Are Black Vultures Falling From the Sky?
Avian flu is hitting these birds hard, alarming researchers
October 30, 2026
Conservative States Chip Away at Wildlife Protections
Species are being pulled from the endangered list through litigation, not recovery
October 22, 2026
Joy & Wonder
How to Navigate Anxious Times
If you’re feeling stressed, you are not alone. Here’s how to find peace in a troubled world.
November 3, 2026
Beneath This Brooklyn Cemetery, the Ground Teems With Life
Analyzing environmental DNA reveals hundreds of hidden species in urban green spaces
October 31, 2026
When the Summer and Winter Milky Ways Meet
A Spanish photographer's award-winning shot of the starry transition
October 23, 2026
Vermejo’s Private Paradise
A sprawling New Mexico bison sanctuary shows the promise—and uncertainty—of private conservation
October 4, 2026
Culture & the Arts
The Dark Side of That Açaí Bowl
The fruit’s popularity has led to monocultures in the Amazon forest and significant waste
October 29, 2026
Bio-Based or Bust
Natural materials create healthier, greener spaces in which to live and work
September 29, 2026
A Deep Dive Into A Split-Screen World
Emily St. John Mandel's new novel weaves two unhinged realities into one
September 4, 2026
Multimedia
How Lee Zeldin Turned the EPA Into a Shield for Polluters
Across the country, from West Virginia to Louisiana and beyond, communities are feeling the impacts
September 8, 2026
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