Alannah Acaq Hurley’s Watershed Moment An Alaska Native receives the Goldman Prize for her efforts to protect Bristol Bay from mining By Linnea Harris April 20, 2026 In this story: environmental justice, activism, climate change, salmon, women
Art Can Help Us Form a Deeper Connection to the Planet Environmental art exhibits and installations to visit during Earth Month and beyond By Linnea Harris April 19, 2026 In this story: art, climate change
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 By Dana Drugmand April 17, 2026 In this story: environmental law, climate change, legislation, fossil fuels, dirty energy
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. By Ron Johnson April 16, 2026 In this story: coal, music, activism
Counting Giants in Florida’s Blue Spring State Park This researcher has helped create one of the longest-running manatee projects in the world By Anietra Hamper April 15, 2026 In this story: endangered species, conservation, wildlife
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 By Joe Spring April 13, 2026 In this story: science, insects, Gee Whiz
Coal Gasification Attempts a Comeback The declining industry is looking for ways to revive itself By Nithin Coca April 13, 2026 In this story: coal, Trump, dirty energy, natural gas, climate change
The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain Story and Illustrations by Sarah Gilman April 12, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, mining, politics
How to Camp for Free From "boondocking" to creative car camping, here's how to save money on your next outdoor adventure By Linnea Harris April 10, 2026 In this story: outdoor recreation, camping, hiking, backpacking, adventure
A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free And other tips for living a more sustainable life By Jacqueline Kehoe April 9, 2026 In this story: plastic, earth day, conservation, buyers' guide
Haven for Honeycreepers: A Visit to Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge This protected area provides important habitat for endemic wildlife and plants on Hawaiʻi Island By Jill K. Robinson April 8, 2026 In this story: hiking, travel, public lands
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 By Ian Rose April 7, 2026 In this story: endangered species, saving wild places, wildlife, Our Wild America, Trump
What Not to Do When Creating Space for Wildlife Experts give their advice for helping species thrive this spring By Ian Rose April 6, 2026 In this story: saving wild places, wildlife, gardening, pollinators
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!” By McKenna Sweet April 5, 2026 In this story: books, science, Gee Whiz, climate change
Affordability and Race Play a Major Role in Whether People Live in Nature-Deprived Areas A new report notes that access to nature is critical to human health and well-being By Dana Drugmand April 3, 2026 In this story: equity, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, earth day, community
Shifting Border Wall Plans Threaten Big Bend Region Covert plans to militarize remote parts of Texas could endanger fragile desert communities By Margret Grebowicz April 2, 2026 In this story: borderlands, Trump, saving wild places, wildlife, animals
The Trees That Grew Us As Earth Month gets underway, a look back in time to how forests shaped us By Riley Black April 1, 2026 In this story: earth day, forests, climate change, science
Meet the Kriller Queens Next-gen polar scientists challenge the status quo in Antarctica By McKenna Sweet March 31, 2026 In this story: women, science, geology, climate change
These Tiny Owls May Reveal Big Clues About Forest Health Researchers track saw-whet owls to see how forests and creatures are responding to climate change By Jennifer Cole March 30, 2026 In this story: conservation, saving wild places, wildlife, forests
What Happens When a Workforce Is Gutted? Researchers reflect on what was lost a year after the Trump administration dismantled scientific research By Caroline Van Hemert March 29, 2026 In this story: Alaska, federal policy, Trump, science, conservation