Rewilding Takes Hold in Illinois Lawmakers pass a measure to bring a novel conservation strategy to the Prairie State By Jennifer Cole July 7, 2026 In this story: wilderness, urban living, conservation
The Financial and Ecological Risks of a Contested Florida Dredging Project Can the Port Everglades shipping channel project proceed with governmental and environmental costs skyrocketing? By Ryan Green July 8, 2026 In this story: marine ecosystems, endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, oceans
Adventures in Animal Miscasting Researchers call out wildlife mistakes in movie magic By Andrew Sharp June 26, 2026 In this story: film, culture, animals, wildlife
Nature’s Answer to Combating Wildfire: The Prairie Dog Behold the most adorable little firefighter you ever saw By Sara Novak June 22, 2026 In this story: animals, science, wildfire, climate change
US Faces Triple Threat of Climate Crisis, Economic Hardship, and Donald Trump Scientists warn Trump’s “systemic assault” on science comes as we enter an unprecedented Danger Season By Dana Drugmand June 14, 2026 In this story: climate change, extreme weather, Trump, science, energy costs
For the North Atlantic Right Whale, Scars Tell the Story Fishing-gear entanglements and vessel strikes cause the whales unnecessary pain and suffering By Wendee Nicole June 5, 2026 In this story: whales, fish, endangered species, conservation, marine ecosystems
The Pending Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl These are the researchers dedicating their careers to protecting the bird By Zack Metcalfe June 5, 2026 In this story: birds, endangered species, activism, science, conservation
Rocks, Glaciers, and Trees Offer Clues to the Planet’s Past What we can learn from Earth's time capsules By Riley Black June 18, 2026 In this story: geology, forests, science, climate change, Kids' Corner
Who Gets to Graze in the West? A federal decision has propelled a Montana nonprofit into the center of a dispute over conservation and public lands By Jessica Baltzersen June 2, 2026 In this story: bison, wildlife, saving wild places, conservation, Policy
What Is Mouth Brooding? These daddy frogs take their parental-care duties to the next level By Brandon Keim June 21, 2026 In this story: animals, science