Science Jan 08 A quarter of the world’s freshwater animals are threatened with extinction, new research shows By Christina Larson, Associated Press
World Jul 03 These cacti are status symbols on social media. In the desert, they’re endangered According to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 82 percent of copiapoa cacti species are now at risk of extinction — driven largely by an increase in poaching and illegal trade facilitated by social media. By Vivian Hoang
World Sep 19 WATCH: Colombian leader delivers a bleak warning — that humanity is making itself extinct Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language. He paints a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign life on this planet. By David Biller, Associated Press
Nation Aug 28 Watch 7:16 What the Endangered Species Act has accomplished in 50 years This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. It was the most comprehensive legislation for preserving species at risk of extinction and made the United States a global leader in environmental law. But today, Congress is divided… By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mike Fritz
Science Jul 06 Watch 7:19 Conservationists fight to save Northern Atlantic right whales from extinction It's estimated there are fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales remaining. They are dying faster than they can produce and it's largely due to human causes. With so few left, experts are closely monitoring for new offspring and working… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Jun 18 Watch 6:06 Why large numbers of reptile species face extinction and what that means for our ecosystem By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Mike Fritz Globally, about 20 percent of reptile species are facing the threat of extinction. That's according to a recent study in the scientific journal "Nature." Geoff Bennett takes a deeper look now at what’s driving this extinction crisis and what it… Continue watching
Apr 27 Over 20 percent of reptiles worldwide face risk of extinction By Christina Larson, Associated Press A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21 percent are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction. Continue reading
Mar 08 U.S. officials reverse finding that toxic pesticide may lead to dozens of wildlife extinctions By Matthew Brown, Associated Press U.S. wildlife officials have reversed their previous finding that a widely used and highly toxic pesticide could jeopardize dozens of plants and animals with extinction. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 5:21 How Trump plans to change the Endangered Species Act The Trump administration has announced major changes to the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law signed by President Richard Nixon that's credited with saving iconic species like the bald eagle and the grizzly bear. William Brangham talks to Lisa Friedman… Continue watching
Jul 09 Butterflies are disappearing in Ohio. Here’s what that means for insects everywhere By Vicky Stein Butterflies also act as big, flashy beautiful warning signs for environmental change. Continue reading