mass extinction

Mass extinction threatens the world’s pollinators — and its crops

A new UN-sponsored study suggests that 40 percent of invertebrate pollinators could go extinct.

Turns out ancient humans were bad for nature, too!

A new study shows humans have been changing the way other species interact for much longer than we thought.

Goodbye, oceans! Study finds ecosystems headed toward a major collapse

A new mega-study says ocean life will be unable to recover from climate change

Sorry, polar bears. It’s worse than we thought

A new study looked at polar bears' prospects as the world warms. The verdict? Bad, or very bad.

Humans really are unprecedented in Earth’s geological history — and that’s a bad thing

The science is in! The planet hasn't changed this much since the evolution of multicellular animals.

What would the planet look like without lichen?

Lichens are "exquisitely" threatened by climate change, and could go extinct within a century.

Take an interactive tour of the world’s (cutest) vanishing species

This website shows you just how cute these 30 highly endangered species are.

Watch us explain ocean acidification with a soda maker

Ocean acidification is a big deal, but ... what is it again? Watch our video to get the two-minute take.

From sea lions to penguin chicks, adorable animals are dying in droves

"Mass mortality events" are already a thing, and climate change is only going to make them worse. Grab some tissues.