Nathan Rott

Wildlife trafficking is one of the largest and most profitable crime sectors in the world. The illegal trade estimated to be a multi-billion dollar industry. On a high level, that illegal trade causes problems for everything from global biodiversity to local economies and the balance of entire ecosystems. And on the immediate level, authorities are tasked with caring for confiscated animals and placing them in long-term care facilities. One network launched last year by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association for Zoos and Aquariums hopes to help. And with wildlife trafficking surging globally, the organizations are now in talks to expand the program to other parts of the country. Read more about illegal wildlife trafficking and check out more photos in climate correspondent Nate Rott's full story.Have other wildlife stories you want us to cover? Email us at [email protected].

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Presidential environmental regulations often face court challenges, shaping policies on climate, water, air, and wildlife.

Judges have no role over policy; they’re supposed to interpret the law. But the way they interpret the law has a big effect over policies, especially climate policies.

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Western Montana is a mecca for trout fishing. But trout need cold water to thrive, and the scorching temperatures are warming waters -- causing some anglers to rethink their approach to the sport.

Western Montana is known for trout fishing. But trout need cold water to thrive — and the scorching temperatures across the Western U.S. are warming blue-ribbon waters to the point where some anglers are rethinking their approach to the sport.

MISSOULA, Mont. — In the early season, when the rivers are still running high and cool from snowmelt, KynsLee Scott loves trout fishing.