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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

November 2, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen

Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.

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A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

November 2, 2026 DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson

When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.

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Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

October 26, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.

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The Slime Savior

January 7, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar

Frog skin is teeming with bacteria—and some of those microbes might hold the key to fighting the killer chytrid fungus.

One Fish, Two Fish—Why So Blue, Fish?

January 5, 2015 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

Rising stream temperatures in the Chesapeake Bay region are depriving fish of habitat and oxygen.

Our Most-Read Stories of 2014

December 30, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesScott Dodd

The environmental headlines you couldn't help but click this year.

Bison Back East

December 29, 2014 DispatchIllinois, MississippiSusan Cosier

Wild buffalo now roam east of the Mississippi for the first time since the 1830s, playing a crucial role in restoring Illinois grasslands.

Missed Connections

December 24, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Climate change could affect the way all kinds of creatures interact with each other.

Two Steps Forward…

December 22, 2014 Latest NewsWestAlisa Opar

A major bill passed by Congress last week included good news for conservation in the West—and some serious setbacks.

Ants: The Best Kind of Litterbug

December 22, 2014 Latest NewsNew York CityPerrin Ireland

Think before you squish that ant—those little guys are great at cleaning up our big messes.

Stop Polluting Our Water, Ash Holes!

December 19, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

The EPA has finally set standards for hazardous coal ash pits. Too bad they’re not good enough.

Save the Ringed Seal, Save the Planet?

December 11, 2014 Latest NewsArcticJason Bittel

The government proposes the biggest critical-habitat designation ever to protect ringed seals from Big Oil and climate change.

Appetite for Destruction

December 8, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar

Drought is forcing black bears to descend on western towns for a pre-hibernation snack.

Snot Otter Sexy Times

December 3, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel

Learning the ins and outs of hellbender hanky-panky might help save these giant salamanders from extinction.

Big Cats in Big Trouble

November 28, 2014 ExplainerInternationalJason Bittel

Tigers, lions, and leopards are among the world’s most beloved animals. So why don’t we treat them better?

Fowl Facts

November 27, 2014 ExplainerUnited StatesScott Dodd

Ten things you probably don’t know about America’s favorite holiday bird.

Weed Eaters

November 24, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar

These guys want you to eat weeds—and they’ll show you where to find ’em.

Is the Endangered Species Act…Endangered?

November 20, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesBrian Palmer

A conservative federal judge launches an attack on environmental regulation.

Hey GOP, Let’s Get Wild

November 20, 2014 Latest NewsUnited StatesAlisa Opar

Despite the Republican swing, the next Congress might actually protect some wilderness. ’Bout time.

Say Hello to Your Next National Monument

November 20, 2014 Latest NewsChicago, United StatesSusan Cosier

It's a Chicago neighborhood that was also the site of a major strike that gave us a national holiday and the place where the first black union formed.