Interior Department Moves to Relax Rules for Drilling on Public Lands
The Trump administration on Monday moved to relax environmental rules governing the extraction of oil, gas and coal…
Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs
A hidden circulatory system pulses just beneath the planet’s surface. There, embedded in the soil, are dense networks…
Can New Technology Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales?
Trackers that ping satellites every time a whale surfaces for air. Thermal cameras that can detect the animals…
Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
The small boat set off from a tiny island in the Western Pacific Ocean, its destination only a…
New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
If deforestation and global warming continue unchecked, the Amazon rainforest could begin a gradual transition to a degraded,…
In Iran, Cheetah Sightings Offer Rare Spots of Hope Amid War
Amid destruction and devastation in the wake of war, Iranians have found a rare glimmer of hope among…
31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say
Thirty-one sloths that had been acquired by a planned animal attraction in Orlando featuring the peculiar creatures died…
Rainforests Can Bounce Back Much Faster Than Thought, Researchers Say
Scientists once thought it would take a century or more for animals to return to deforested land in…
Record Heat Meets a Major Snow Drought Across the West
At this point in a typical year, as the seasons officially turn from winter to spring, snowpack would…
Readers Share Eco-Friendly Projects Happening In Their Communities
It’s been a tough year for the environment. And yet, people all over the country are working hard…
Lemurs in Madagascar Face an Unexpected Killer
Lemurs are charismatic primates known for their large, soulful eyes and long, fluffy tails. They are beloved by…