For years, the Prairie Pothole Region has bothered me in a very specific way. On a map, it looks like a normal landscape: ...

Past civilizations have been significantly affected by climate change, but how they adapted to new conditions centuries ago ...

A newly studied Maya wetland settlement in northwestern Belize reveals preserved wooden architecture and evidence of climate adaptation.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. Unique Wetlands Ecosystems Protect Us from Flooding, Filter Our Drinking ...

Peatlands and wetlands, such as freshwater bogs and salt marshes, are permanently waterlogged ecosystems that form a vital and vast carbon store. Land use change, drainage and climate change, among ...

A new bill proposed in the Michigan Legislature would redefine “wetland” to match the new federal standard under the Clean Water Act.  ● The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have petitioned to ...

People are drawn to Presque Isle State Park's beaches and trails but fewer are aware of its wetlands. A new Ridge Center ...

As extreme weather intensifies globally, governments are seeking nature-based solutions that deliver both climate and economic benefits. The restoration of wetlands is an often overlooked opportunity.

Recent Supreme Court rulings and state legislation threaten to weaken wetland protections in North Carolina. Proponents of these changes argue that previous regulations were overly burdensome and ...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan. Tucked about a mile offshore from Lake Michigan, in northern Michigan’s Charlevoix ...