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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.
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The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now?

ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine
For one, the ability of federal agencies like the EPA to set rules and enforce environmental protections now shrinks.
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It’s Time to Talk about Climate Anxiety

ExplainerUnited StatesJenny Shalant
Don’t bottle it up—openly acknowledging your climate anxiety and grief gives you the power to heal and move forward.

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The Cougar Next Door

PerspectivesUnited StatesJason Bittel
A new documentary reveals that mountain lions are not the solitary killing machines we’ve always thought.

Orangutan Accounting 101

ExplainerInternationalJason Bittel
To save a species, scientists first need to know how many members it has left.

The Blue-Light Special

ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel
Could aircraft lights in tune with bird vision help prevent costly and dangerous collisions?

Social Media Slaughter

ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel
Social media and e-commerce sites are the new battlegrounds for the illegal wildlife trade.

Bird's Eye View

ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel
The story of one region’s seagulls reveals the enormous and surprising influence humans have on the environment.

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.

More Than a Drop in the Bucket

ExplainerUnited StatesJason Bittel
Making sure the Clean Water Act covers small streams and headwaters would protect the drinking water of millions of Americans.

Acid Attack

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

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?

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.