Ironically, the most significant trend in conservation in recent years has been a bi-partisan recognition that diverse interests can work together to conserve the human and ecological benefits of large areas. But that is just the opposite of the way Washington is working on the budget.

It is an odd contrast: the U.S. and Colombia are both coping with record floods, but only the developing country is readily accepting science-based risk analysis in its planning for future flood events.

The president’s State of the Union speech is a step forward for energy policy and its attendant benefits. We are in a race with time for energy security, a sustainable economy, and for reducing the impacts of carbon pollution. And forward is good.

We at the Conservancy (and all of us concerned about the natural world) must be strong and resilient — like a tree growing unexpectedly in the middle of the city.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has a new plan to help plants, fish, wildlife and birds adapt to climate change.