President Soeharto declared the Javan hawk-eagle Indonesia’s national bird in 1993, inspiring corruption, trafficking, and cronyism — as well as conservation efforts.

John R. Platt is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. His “Extinction Countdown” column has run ...

A new paper identifies 65 plant extinctions in the continental United States and Canada — but that’s probably just a fraction of what we’ve lost.

Politicians have mocked, belittled, and cut federally funded research for decades, but funding basic science has a long history of lifesaving discoveries.

On Dec. 15, 2024, in a raging storm, two Russian oil tankers carrying more than 9,000 tons of heavy oil collided off the coast of Port Taman in the Kerch Strait in the Black Sea. A video posted to ...

Much of the burden of the United States’ farmed fish industry lies upstream, in the factories of poorer countries, where ...

Freedom of Voice: The Newcomer’s Guide to Organizing A Peaceful and Effective Protest Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to ...

John R. Platt is the editor of The Revelator and an award-winning environmental journalist whose work has appeared in dozens of publications around the world. His “Extinction Countdown” column has run ...

Our October Exhibit includes nocturnal photos, misty moody landscapes, and otherworldly and supernatural art and photos.

The popular app can help you identify species, but its global community of naturalists is contributing even more to biodiversity protection.

Ian Urbina is the founder of the Outlaw Ocean Project, a journalism nonprofit that produces reporting about environmental and ...

Many people are learning about data centers and advocating for their communities’ interests. Some are experienced community advocates, while others are organizing for the first time.