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A blurry image of a line of people wading through floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Beaumont Place, Houston, Texas, 2017

1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
Jane Martin with the nebulizer and medications she uses at her home in Gloster, Mississippi, on September 20, 2025.

A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson
When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.
A woman prepares homemade spaghetti in a kitchen using bamboo tongs.

Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

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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Don't Stop Planting Milkweed

Latest NewsUnited StatesJason Bittel
New research shows a certain type of milkweed can harm monarchs—but we still need to give these butterflies something to snack on.

Acid Attack

Latest NewsHawaiiJason Bittel
Invasive ants are harrying Hawaii’s native seabirds and causing horrifying deformities in their young.

Bison Back East

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.

Snot Otter Sexy Times

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

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

Fowl Facts

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

Walking: the Fast Track to Extinction

Latest NewsAfricaJason Bittel
Cheetahs are famous for how fast they can run, but it’s all the walking they’re doing that’s getting them into trouble.

Dam Shame

Latest NewsUnited States
Five of America’s worst.