Axolotls are on the brink. Can we bring them back?

An ancient wetland system of islands and canals that pre-dates the Aztecs endures quietly in…

News spotlight: Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall

The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying…

5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check

The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin…

Off Mexico’s coast, divers nab biggest ‘ghost’ yet

When Edgardo Ochoa woke up in the early hours of August 20, he had a…

Protect wildlife: Buy a print

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures might be worth even…

Why Indigenous rights matter

Editor’s note: Recent years have brought a growing acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, rights and…

Hawai‘i passes landmark tourist fee to fight climate change

A small fee stands to make a big impact in Hawai‘i.Hawai‘i lawmakers passed a groundbreaking…

In age of extinction, ‘we need your creativity’

“Don't chase your dreams.”It’s unconventional advice for a commencement address — but these are unconventional…

Heal our planet: Protecting nature for climate

Editor’s note: “Heal our planet, protect our future”: six words driving a global movement to…

With new discovery, island nation turns page on a painful legacy

Nathan Conaboy’s day had taken an unexpected turn, and he now found himself in a…