Millions of animals are slaughtered each year for use in traditional Chinese medicine — a trade that’s devastating many African communities. The post Skinned for Profit: How Global Trade Is Driving Africa’s Donkeys to the Brink appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
This “living fossil” has survived in the South American Andes for millennia, but now faces an uncertain future due to climate change, fires, and voracious European animals. The post The Monkey Puzzle Tree Faces More Threats than a Barrel of Monkeys appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
The environmental and legislative accomplishments of Stewart, Mo, and Tom Udall offer a roadmap for recovering from the damage of the Trump administration. The post Reclaiming the Udall Legacy: The Meaning of Conservation in Trump’s America appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
As mining interests expand in northern Sweden, Indigenous Sámi communities face existential threats. But a sustainable and just alternative exists — urban mining. The post Rare Earth Metals Must Not Come at the Cost of Indigenous Rights appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
EU legislators are considering a form of regulation that could protect many species from unsafe exploitation — if it’s done right. The post The Exotic Pet Trade Harms Animals and Humans. The European Union Is Studying a Potential Solution appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal. The post Save This Species: Temminck’s Pangolin appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Half a century after the novel’s publication, the Glen Canyon Dam still stands, now home to the world’s largest mud puddle. The post Happy 50th Birthday, Monkey Wrench Gang appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
Plant repositories provide crucial links between plants, botanists, and the rest of us. But their already-shrinking budgets face new threats from the Trump administration.| The Revelator
From chimpanzees and wolves to snakes and starlings, these new books capture hidden truths about fascinating species — and reveal how to better protect them. The post Wild Reads: 10 New Books that Celebrate Wildlife and Their Environments appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
A potential titanium mine threatened the famous swamp — until activists and local journalists stepped in. The post Saving Okefenokee appeared first on The Revelator.| The Revelator
New research into the turtle-meat trade reveals that assumptions and unsubstantiated claims could hurt conservation efforts.| The Revelator
Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some great ideas and tips on how to make it successful.| The Revelator
Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country.| The Revelator
A two-year effort reveals the latest shark conservation statistics, while providing insight into the process to protect large groups of species.| The Revelator
The war created systems that enabled trafficking in tigers and other animals. We can finally address that legacy and help both people and wildlife.| The Revelator
The drag superstar and environmental activist talks with us about finding joy in nature, standing up to fascism, and getting creative.| The Revelator
I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season.| The Revelator
Our continuing newcomer’s guide to protesting looks at the foundational movements that shape our current and future efforts.| The Revelator
The Dominican Republic aims to modernize its waste management. But what will happen to thousands of people who rely on garbage to survive?| The Revelator
Conservationists in Argentina’s Patagonia region have helped save the country’s most threatened amphibian, the El Rincon stream frog| The Revelator
To anticipate the impacts of a historic river restoration, we need to understand how salmon, bats, insects, algae and other parts of the ecosystem are behaving today.| The Revelator
Removing two aging Eel River dams known as the Potter Valley Project would benefit salmon, lamprey and people, but what happens next remains unclear.| The Revelator
Juliet Grable is a freelance writer based in southern Oregon.| The Revelator
Science has helped improve management and restoration, but advocates say there still isn’t enough water to go around.| The Revelator
One of the world’s rarest civets is threatened by the world’s most expensive coffee.| The Revelator
Wild, incisive and fearless environmental news and commentary about wildlife, climate change, public lands, pollution and other issues.| The Revelator
A new law will allow the state’s wildlife agency to reintroduce the endangered species.| The Revelator
From pocket parks to large-scale projects, cities around the world are working to reverse a troubling trend.| The Revelator
As the dams come down, crews prepare for miles of new vegetation to rise up. That starts with thousands of tiny acorns.| The Revelator
