As Shutdown Drags On, Public Lands, Programs, and Jobs Hang in the Balance The longer federal agencies are shuttered, the more the damage will spread By Alexander Nazaryan October 9, 2025 In this story: Trump, federal policy, EPA, public lands
The End of an Era for Arctic Research The loss of the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States leaves an uncertain future for science in the Far North By Ian Rose October 8, 2025 In this story: arctic, federal policy, Global Climate Breakdown, Trump, politics
How to Watch Dolphins Without Leaving the Shore A rare feeding habit brings dolphins closer than ever and helps them live year-round in South Carolina By Jill K. Robinson October 7, 2025 In this story: marine ecosystems, animals, wildlife, wetlands, nature
Can Bison Ever Reclaim Their Historic Range East of the Mississippi? Some groups are trying to restore the stomping grounds of America’s national mammal By Jessica Baltzersen October 6, 2025 In this story: bison, endangered species, saving wild places, wildlife, animals
This One Word Change Could Gut Our Strongest Conservation Law The bipartisan Endangered Species Act is on the line as the federal government proposes a new change By Morgan Sjogren October 5, 2025 In this story: endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, federal policy, animals
“Together We Can Change the World”: A Tribute to Jane Goodall The beloved primatologist was a beacon of hope, compassion, and love By Michael Shapiro October 3, 2025 In this story: activism, science, Wonder, animals, conservation
Will Washington’s Groundbreaking Climate Law Inspire Other States? The Evergreen State is creating a road map for phasing out fossil fuels while boosting renewable energy By Nick Engelfried October 2, 2025 In this story: forests, state forests, saving wild places, habitat restoration, ecosystems
What’s the Greenest and Safest Way to Dry Clean My Clothes? Here’s the dirt on “green” cleaners, wet cleaning, and reusing bags and hangers By Jessian Choy October 1, 2025 In this story: Ms. Green, buyers' guide, toxics, sustainability, fashion
How to Make Time Stand Still Start with your local rose garden By Gary Singh September 30, 2025 In this story: Wonder, gardening, urban planning, urban living, Joy
12 Pet Brands That Specialize in Sustainability and a Circular Economy Feed, comfort, and entertain your best friend in closed-loop fashion By Katie O'Reilly September 29, 2025 In this story: pets, buyers' guide, animals, sustainability, recycling
A Circular Economy for Pets How to mindfully feed and care for your dogs and cats, and help green up the pet industry while you're at it By Katie O'Reilly September 28, 2025 In this story: pets, dogs, sustainability, buyers' guide
One Year After Helene, Conservation Meets Recovery in North Carolina The nonprofit MountainTrue is prioritizing river cleanup strategies that protect sensitive habitats By Daniel Walton September 26, 2025 In this story: climate change, extreme weather, activism, conservation
Snapshots of Recovery: Eaton Fire Survivors Nine Months Later Revisiting three fire-struck families as they rebuild, reconnect, and reckon with ongoing uncertainty By Colleen Hagerty September 25, 2025 In this story: climate change, wildfire, extreme weather, community
This Brooklyn Artist Records Thawing Permafrost Scientists are listening to discover new ways of understanding climate change By Adam Popescu September 24, 2025 In this story: art, arctic, climate change, music, Awe
The Gap Between Climate Targets and Fossil Fuel Production Is Wider Than Ever The world’s top greenhouse-gas-emitting countries are failing to take a path that avoids catastrophic warming By Dana Drugmand September 23, 2025 In this story: climate change, international climate policy, fossil fuels, clean energy, Trump
Utilities Across the United States Are Failing to Transition to Clean Energy Power companies are clinging to coal and gas while ramping up to service data centers By Reese Anderson September 22, 2025 In this story: utilities, climate change, clean energy, data centers, fossil fuels
An Accidental Activist Takes On a Pipeline in New York Courtney Williams learned how to push back on the oil and gas industry By Nicole Greenfield September 21, 2025 In this story: activism, pipelines, climate change
From Forest to Fireweed The ecological upheaval of Jasper National Park By Zack Metcalfe September 19, 2025 In this story: wildfire, national parks
Montanans Are Making Space for Grizzlies Wildlife corridors and conflict prevention help keep bears safe By Christopher Preston September 18, 2025 In this story: grizzlies, animals, conservation, wildlife
Can Buying Hunting Licenses Help Save Florida’s Bears? A creative solution to limiting the number of bears killed in the state’s newly approved bear hunt By Brandy Jo Hastings September 17, 2025 In this story: bears, hunting, conservation, animal rights, wildlife