A Resurgence of Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon increased sharply in 2016. The government must take steps to protect the world’s largest rain forest.
How Global Warming Is Threatening Genetic Diversity
The meltwater stonefly, an insect on the leading edge of climate change, is in danger because its frigid mountain habitat is rapidly disappearing.
Fast Fashion Fills Our Landfills
Americans dispose of about 12.8 million tons of textiles annually. Fashion has a major impact on the environment. So what is the industry doing about it?
For the Endangered American Eel, A Long, Slippery Road to Recovery
The endangered American eel, once abundant along the U.S. East Coast, is critically important in keeping rivers ecologically sound.