An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal. By Catrin Einhorn The move continues Republican efforts to undercut the state’s ...

Several species of Colorado butterflies and bees have been listed, or are being considered for listing, under the Endangered Species Act. Record-breaking temperatures hit the world this summer, ...

Plans by city authorities in Cape Town, South Africa, to permanently cage around 60 chacma or Cape baboons have triggered a bitter dispute over whether wildlife that has adapted to city life should be ...

People around the world increasingly experience the devastating effects of environmental crises – from extreme weather, food insecurity, and health issues linked to water and air pollution, to the ...

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Sep. 16, 2026 Scientists have developed a solar-powered desalination system that turns seawater into fresh water while removing nearly all of the leftover salt as a solid instead of producing harmful ...

This week on Your Planet, a rare snail makes a comeback in the UK, why scientists are keeping a close eye on seahorses and seagrass, and the unusual turtles making a special arrival in Mexico.