Loggerhead turtles are having a record nesting season in the U.S., but not so much in other parts of the world.

The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it’s disappearing even faster.

The federal government is intervening to protect reservoirs on the imperiled Colorado River.

Buying and selling reptiles is a billion-dollar industry, and one that has had devastating ecological consequences.

A 2023 Supreme Court ruling removed Clean Water Act protections for wetlands. The Trump administration is moving to weaken remaining rules. Some states are passing their own clear water laws in response.

The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with a capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It’s meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.

Controlling weeds is a perennial problem for farmers. The EPA issued rules earlier this year for one controversial herbicide that can be prone to drifting and harming some other crops and trees.

Dust storms pose myriad issues in the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states.

Ranchers along the U.S.-Mexico border are outraged that the federal government is drilling unpermitted wells to pump water from the region's drought-stricken aquifers.