A New Survey Finds That Green Turtles Numbers Are Increasing in the Pacific
But the results are not so rosy for the critically endangered hawksbill turtle.
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Africa’s Rarest Carnivore Fights for Survival in the Ethiopian Highlands
There are only about 500 Ethiopian wolves left in the wild—and they face a number of growing threats. One non-profit is working to save them.
New Protections Will Prevent Fossil Fuel Activity in Canada’s Marine Protected Areas
Meanwhile, a proposal to expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters has been halted indefinitely.
Inside a Remarkable Local Effort to Stop Elephant Poaching in Zambia
Poachers have killed more than 90 percent of Zambia's elephants since the 1950s. In response, villagers banded together to protect those in North Luangwa National Park last year.
Celebrating Earth Day in 2019
For Earth Day, we selected some of our favorite stories about environmentalism in the 21st century.
Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Protect Public Lands Highlights Environmental Justice Issues
Warren's plan includes ending fossil fuel drilling on public lands, eliminating entrance fees for national parks, and mandating spending for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Why Puma Population Control Is Not Necessarily a Win for Hunters
New research suggests that recent moves to increase the numbers of sought-after trophy species might be ill-advised and counterproductive.
How the Trump Administration Is Undermining Nationally Coordinated Conservation Efforts
The administration's latest target: research centers known as Landscape Conservation Cooperatives.
Illegal Fishing Persists in Honduran Shark Sanctuaries
A conversation with marine biologist Gabriela Ochoa about th eimpacts of shark fishing in the La Mosquita region.
To Stop Extinction, Start With These 169 Islands
New research shows that culling invasive, non-native animals on just 169 islands around the world over roughly the next decade could help save almost 10 percent of island-dwelling animals at risk of extinction.