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Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA.
Global

A connection to nature fuels well‑being worldwide, according to a study of 38,000 people

March 28, 2026

When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature. A walk in a park. Sitting by the ocean. Watching a sunset. Is this just a pleasant feeling, or is there something deeper at work? […]

Forests and wetlands used by moose and other wildlife are becoming more vulnerable to climate change as temperatures rise.
Global

Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens

December 22, 2025

By identifying and protecting the places where species can survive the longest, we can buy crucial decades for ecosystems –Guest article– The idea began in California’s Sierra Nevada, a towering spine of rock and ice […]

Three people observe condor release pens through cameras, scopes, and binoculars during the 28th annual California condor release event at the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
North America

National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law – the Antiquities Act

June 19, 2025

America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, are at the heart of the country’s identity. They cover more than a quarter of the nation and large parts of the West. Some […]

A trash cleanup event at Upper Colorado River Recreation Area in central Colorado to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2022.
North America

Politicians divided over federal plan to sell public lands

June 17, 2025

(The Center Square) – Colorado Democrats are leading the effort against legislation proposed by Senate Republicans that would sell off millions of acres of public lands. The proposal is to add the provision to the One […]

Thousands of snow geese start the day at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Global

Biodiversity is good for your soul, new research shows

June 10, 2025

The jury is in: nature nurtures the soul, and the closer you live to natural areas, the better. That is the conclusion of a new study now published in the journal Nature Cities. The landmark study is the […]

A hermit crab crawls along the beach at Baker Island National Wildlife Refuge, USA.
Global

Q&A—Conservation expert says flexible approach needed to achieve “30 by 30” global biodiversity target

March 31, 2025

With the world facing a biodiversity crisis, conservation-minded nations are racing to preserve almost one-third of the planet for the benefit of plants and wildlife. However, one expert is cautioning that how nations define “protection” […]

A manatee, also known as a 'seacow.' These herbivores are listed in the US as a federally endangered species.
Global

Amid crushing biodiversity loss, nations race to hit “30 by 30” target

December 17, 2024

Monarch butterflies were once so numerous in North America that it took little effort to go outside and spot them. Now the United States government says they’re at risk of extinction. Years ago, hundreds of […]

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