Nature Breaking

Living Planet Report: Wildlife Is Declining. But There's Hope.

WWF's 2026 Living Planet Report finds that monitored wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% since 1970. In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Lar

Inside Climate Week: WWF's Panda House Recap

Last week, WWF hosted its first-ever Panda House, a full day of panel sessions during Climate Week NYC — the annual gathering timed to coincide with the UN General Assemb

Ze Frank on the Science and Voice Behind True Facts

What do black-footed ferrets, cockatoos, and geckos have in common? They've all starred in True Facts, the wildly popular YouTube series from Ze Frank that's taught milli

Matthew Rhys on Climate Change & Storytelling (2023)

Earlier this week Matthew Rhys made history as the first actor to ever win two lead-acting Emmys in one night. That was especially exciting for us at WWF because, amid al

Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 3) | Turning Awareness Into Action

The plastic crisis isn't too big to solve — but solving it will take all of us. In the third and final episode of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, our three-part miniseri

Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 2) | Can Companies Fix Plastic Pollution?

The world's plastic problem won't be solved by good intentions alone. In part two of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, our special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaki

Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 1) | The Origins of Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution didn't happen overnight. In the first episode of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, a special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson

What Animal Names Reveal About Humanity

Why do we call an elephant an elephant? Why did the narwhal become known as the "unicorn of the sea"? How did the praying mantis help to inspire kung fu in ancient China?

America Is Losing Its Grasslands – Why It Matters

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there's no shortage of reflection about the landscapes, history, and ideals that

Reframing Rural: From Sand to Soil

*Bonus Episode Today's episode is a feed swap courtesy of Reframing Rural, an award-winning documentary show that explores the people, history, and culture of rural Ame

The Rio Grande Is Running Dry—Here's Why

Last winter you probably heard about the lack of snow in the western US, and how that might impact everything from ski resorts to farmlands and freshwater supplies. News

Rethinking Seafood and the Future of our Oceans

Seafood is one of the most important food systems on the planet—supporting livelihoods, feeding communities, and fueling a global industry. But it's also under growing pr

Bringing Buffalo Back (2025)

NOTE: This episode was originally released in July 2025. Once nearly wiped out, the plains bison, or buffalo, as they are often called by Native Americans, are returnin

The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

Are you feeling stressed, scattered, or mentally drained? Science suggests a surprisingly simple way to feel better: spending time in nature. In this episode of Nature

Why Giant Pandas Are a Conservation Success Story

When you think of endangered species, chances are the giant panda comes to mind. With their black‑and‑white coats, bamboo obsession, and internet‑famous antics, pandas ar

What happens when you invest money in nature?

*Bonus Episode* What does it really mean to invest in nature—and why does it matter? In this special crossover episode of Nature Breaking and The Pew Charitable Trust

How Maya Higa Is Inspiring Millions to Take Action for Earth

This week on Nature Breaking, we're teaming up with conservationist and content creator Maya Higa to kick off WWF's annual Give an Hour for Earth campaign. Maya is a Twit

Good News for Monarch Butterflies

Good news is hard to come by in the conservation world—but this week, we have some to share. A new report from WWF‑Mexico shows that the endangered migratory eastern mona

Nature's Awards Show: Celebrating Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Earth's MVPs

Right now we're at the height of awards season, when artists across a variety of disciplines get awarded for the best achievements in their respective industries. In the

Can "Impact Investing" Help Save the Planet?

Finance has a critical role to play in achieving conservation goals. Simply put, saving an ecosystem, or a species, isn't free. Those efforts require lots of scientific r