The Coast Isn’t Clear
A controversial firing at the California Coastal Commission has conservationists closely watching the agency that controls development along the state's shores.
California’s Mosquito Hunters Brace Themselves for a War With Zika
Could invasive mosquitoes ignite Zika outbreaks on the West Coast?
Body Snatchers in the Chesapeake Bay
Tiny, invasive East Coast parasites are leaving hordes of the living dead in their wake.
Yellowstone’s Bison Go From Seasonal Outlaws to Year-Round Residents in Montana
Montana is opening up more space outside of the national park for bison to roam.
When, Where, and How Big? Solving the Mysteries of Mudslides
Heavy El Niño rains could trigger mudslides in California this winter. These scientists are trying to figure out the whens and wheres.
Crab Invasions, Tropical Visitors, and Massive Marine Die-Offs: What’s Going on In the Pacific?
Mass die-offs in the Pacific are sending the emaciated bodies of seabirds, seals, and sea lions ashore from California to Alaska.
Something’s Hot in the State of Denmark
An 18-year survey hints at how global warming may be changing the face of Danish bugs.
Unbearable Decisions
To kill or not to kill: How wildlife officials decide what to do with “problem bears.”
Five Things President Obama Could Do to Help the Arctic—Ground Zero for Climate Change
A should-do list for the president's three-day trip to Alaska.
Smoke From Bigger, Hotter Wildfires Can Inflame Health Problems for Thousands of Miles
Wildfires may be harming the health of people who live hundreds or thousands of miles from the flames.