Governments conduct hundreds of thousands of acres of forest “thinning” projects annually in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and ...

In her new book Ghosts Behind Glass, historian Dolly Jørgensen takes us through dozens of museum exhibits about extinction — and examines the stories they tell.

A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.

Wildlife biologist Vincent Nijman has studied the gorgeous marine mollusk called the chambered nautilus for years, but he’s never had the opportunity to observe one swimming in the ocean. “I’ve never ...

Wild beasts are often the stuff of legends, but narratives surrounding wildlife trade contain some tall tales, too. One of the most frequently uttered statements in support of the wildlife trade is ...

There’s a lot going on to distract us from progress. But if you look through the noise, you’ll find encouraging patterns.

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 ...

The global annual production of plastics rose to 400 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to double by 2050 (a metric ton, or Mt, is 1,000 kilograms or about 2,200 pounds). As of 2015 some ...

Where are the safe havens keeping wildlife safe from climate change? New science offers guidance on how to identify, manage, and connect climate refugia.

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 ...