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 latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.

They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.

is the senior science writer at The Revelator. Dr. Crary is a psychologist specializing in trauma research and practice. Her focus is on how the environment and climate change affect the human mind, ...

Reporting on disappearing or lost species helps shine a light on the environmental threats we all face and the people working ...

Dr. Green: Can Wildlife Get PTSD? The science on wildlife PTSD is a rapidly growing field: How do we detect and treat post-trauma in our wild friends? And how can we prevent it? Columns April 22, 2026 ...

Gluesenkamp was spot-on with his identification that day, and his timing couldn’t have been better: That section of Highway 101 was undergoing renovation. In fact, it was thanks in part to the project ...

Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever (CNN series, April 2026): Inspired by her own experiences with mortality, award-winning ...

A Cactus in Court Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark ...

Protect This Place: Connected Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Philippines In this video edition, see how Liquid Natural Gas exports threaten waters around the world — from Lake Charles, ...