Conservation

September 29, 2020 — The federal government keeps losing in court—and its reversals might not stick—because it's been sloppy in dismantling regulations, experts say.

September 28, 2020 — The area is a critically important breeding and migratory stopover for huge numbers of waterfowl, including Common Goldeneye and Black Scoter.

September 27, 2020 — The city has a growing green canopy, but its benefits aren't equally distributed. Meet the woman charged with changing that.

September 25, 2020 — An early spring may sound lovely after a long winter, but can be disastrous for wildlife.

September 25, 2020 — Hurricanes don't affect all birds in the same way, but a changing climate that makes storms more intense will pose serious threats.

September 25, 2020 — When it comes to droughts, the costs of climate change are too high for both birds and people.

September 23, 2020 — On land and at sea, birds face growing risks from more frequent and intense heat waves.

September 22, 2020 — Climate change is a major driver of increasingly severe storms that threaten North American birds.

September 22, 2020 — The federal government hasn't kept up its end of the deal, advocates say, putting the bird back on course for an Endangered Species Act listing.

September 21, 2020 — While wildfires are natural parts of many landscapes in North America, today's megafires pose new challenges to birds and people.