The value that bats provide to humans by pollinating crops and eating insects is far greater than harm from virus transmission…
You won't see a blue shark near the beach, but thanks to 50 years of tagging data, scientists are learning about their…
Water is essential for health, economic well-being and social equity, but too many people around the world still don't…
Releasing balloons at weddings and other celebrations is festive, until they break into pieces and become plastic pollution.…
Most commercial hand sanitizers are mainly alcohol, but forget about hitting the liquor store and mixing your own.
A new study estimates that mangroves prevent over $65 billion in damage from coastal storms every year, and says mangrove…
Insect populations are falling as what they eat becomes more like iceberg lettuce and less like kale.
A new study finds 70% of Amazonian dung beetles were killed by the severe fire and droughts of 2015 to 2016. By spreading…
Declaring an issue is a national emergency lets presidents act quickly and with few constraints. But once they get this…
In the Southeast US, tornadoes strike at night more often than in other regions. This poses special challenges for getting…
Climate change has advanced the arrival of spring by as much as several weeks in some parts of the US. This can mean major…
Millions of Americans feed wild birds, especially in winter and spring. Studies show that this can influence birds'…
Native Brazilians are among the Amazon's most effective defenders against logging and mining, because they're fighting…
Climate change, globalization and concerns about rat poison soon could drive rat infestations to levels not seen in centuries.…
Dams built to hold enormous quantities of toxic mining waste have a long history of spills. Decisions in the Pacific Northwest…
A new study takes an innovative approach to reducing fine particle air pollution and spotlights key sources: factories that…
Four out of 5 Americans live in cities, so urban planning can make a big difference in our lifestyles – especially if…
North America's prairies once were home to millions of wild animals. Today, most of that lands is farmed or developed,…
US military leaders have to plan for operations all over the world, so they can't afford to ignore climate change or…
According to a new study, about four in 10 air pollution deaths in the US are due to emissions crossing state lines.