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.

Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.

Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.

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.

Deaths and close calls while fighting wildfires have strained an already on-edge workforce. They've also raised questions about policies and priorities amid an intense wildfire season.

Puerto Rico's government will begin rationing water on Friday as the island copes with its worst drought in more than a decade.

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.