We live in a time of unprecedented environmental change. Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, deforestation—these are not abstract problems. They are reshaping the world we live in and will determine what kind of future our children inherit.

Our environment coverage brings you reporting on climate science, conservation efforts, environmental policy, and the human stories of those on the front lines of environmental change. We also explore the solutions—the innovations, policies, and movements working to create a more sustainable world.

The Living World

We examine climate science and what it tells us about the future. We report on environmental policy debates and the implementation of solutions. We follow the work of scientists, activists, and communities working to protect the natural world.

But we also ask harder questions. How do we balance environmental protection with economic development? How do we ensure that the costs of environmental damage are borne by those responsible? How do we create a just transition to sustainability?

The environmental crisis is real, but so is human ingenuity and the capacity for change. Understanding environmental issues means understanding both the science and the human dimensions of this challenge.