Thunderstorms triggered flash floods that killed at least two people at one of the United States’ most-visited national parks.

Thunderstorms triggered flash floods that killed at least two people at one of the United States’ most-visited national parks.

Internal emails obtained by Inside Climate News show the state of Florida saw no need to stop the unfolding mass deaths of sloths at a planned Orlando tourist attraction.

The animals, highly susceptible to illness when removed from their habitat, have been kept in a warehouse. More than 31 have died.

After a catastrophic outbreak of bird flu devastated southern elephant seal populations in 2023, scientists are on high alert.

Launched three decades ago, the Great Backyard Bird Count mobilizes citizen scientists to monitor bird populations and advance research.

Protecting the blue planet

Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ecosystems.

The Indonesian government said it has revoked the licenses of 28 companies for violating forestry regulations in provinces hit by devastating flooding in November. A rare equatorial cyclone, which cau...

Segregation in St. Louis, Missouri, is shaping the genetics of the city’s eastern gray squirrels.

Countries are meeting in Uzbekistan to negotiate trade protections for threatened plants and animals.

Local communities are hosting events where people can bring in their broken goods for repairs—free of charge.

As more homes collapse into the sea, local governments and homeowners are at a crossroads.

Vessel collisions are a leading cause of death for many whale species. “School zones” for the seas could help protect them, scientists say.

Non-native English speakers often struggle to find a foothold in the academic publishing world. We could be overlooking important findings as a result, experts say.

The unusually large storm has prompted evacuations and beach closures in coastal communities across the East Coast during an important time for tourism-related businesses.

The July 4 Texas flooding ripped our Kerr County home from its pillars, pulling us into the water and into the night. Then morning came.

Faltering forecasts, fired experts and whipsawing policy changes are raising questions about how the Trump administration will respond to disasters this

Republicans Mark Amodei of Nevada and Celeste Maloy of Utah introduced the measure late Tuesday night.

Jonathan Jarvis ran the U.S. National Park Service under former President Barack Obama. He has serious concerns about the future of public lands under Trump.

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The Maine Sea Grant program regained funding just days after the Trump administration cut funding without warning

Sixty-two years ago, Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” connected disappearing populations of bald eagles to the presence of the pesticide DDT in the birds’ food chain. Because bald eagles are apex preda...

From buying pricey binoculars to traveling to bird hotspots, avian enthusiasts support local economies across the nation—and the world.

A new biological analysis from the EPA finds that rodenticides are jeopardizing nearly 80 endangered species. Some animals have suffered horrific deaths.

Last March, a California giant perished. The 49-foot humpback nicknamed Fran washed up on a beach in the coastal city of Half Moon Bay. Fran had visited these waters for the entirety of her 17-year li...