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Recent sightings give conservationists hope for two endangered whale species: 'They may be rebounding'

A new study found sightings of the species on Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast have increased in recent years.

A mountain lion walks through tall grass and brush at night, looking toward the camera with a kill visible in the lower right corner.

Family sells 136-year-old farm to make way for wildlife crossing deemed 'a lifeline' for mountain lions

The I-5 wildlife crossing would bridge the Cascades and the Olympic Peninsula.

A small red wolf pup is held in a gloved hand next to a Department of the Interior patch featuring blue flying birds.

Endangered red wolf pups make their debut, signaling rebound for species

North Carolina is home to the only wild population of red wolves in the world.

A leopard in Pendjari NP, in 2022. Camera traps were placed along likely travel routes and positioned to photograph both sides of the leopards to aid with identification. The researchers identified 30 individual leopards from their unique spot patterns.

Endangered West African leopards show signs of recovery: 'A rare piece of good news'

Despite heavy conflict and rampant wildlife trafficking, new studies suggest cause for hope for the West African leopard population.

Large industrial facility with tan upper section and corrugated metal lower section, set against rolling hills with scattered forest in background.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul establishes the nation's first statewide moratorium on new AI data centers

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing the development of hyperscale AI data centers on Tuesday.

A group of people stand on a dirt overlook holding cameras and phones toward a mountainous valley with terraced settlements and lush green hillsides under a cloudy sky.

Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time

Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened.

A photo collage of a policeman standing, brain scans, Mayor Zohran Mamdani shaking hands with another person, an aerial view of a shoreline next to the mountains, and a scuba diver underwater

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Meet the women who saved the country's climate data after the Trump administration took it offline

After losing their jobs at NOAA, Rebecca Lindsey, her sister, and another colleague teamed up to rebuild a pivotal resource the Trump administration took offline.

Black bear standing on rocky ground next to a metal structure, captured on a trail camera on 05/21/2020 at 02:42 PM.

North Carolina just voted to protect animals in the Great Smokies with historic investment in wildlife crossings

Advocates say the historic investment will “improve safety for both people and wildlife” across the area.

A young soccer player stands on the field in front of a banner reading "EVERYONE HAS A PART TO PLAY," embodying inclusive sports participation.

This champion soccer team teaches fans about climate change and DEI. They've sold out every game

Vermont Green FC has sold out stadiums and built a devoted fan base around an ambitious goal: becoming a climate-friendly, socially progressive soccer club.

A man in a dark polo shirt and orange snorkel gear stands in shallow ocean water holding a wooden rake-like tool, with traditional fish traps visible in the background across the water.

New Indonesia roadmap aims to protect Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity

Indonesia is developing a roadmap to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, aligning with its commitments to international frameworks.

A modern green and white electric train travels through a lush valley with forested mountains, with solar panels on the train tracks

Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants

The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.