Regardless of the election outcome, our role is more important than ever.

As we await results from today’s election, one of the most important in recent U.S. history, the implications for the planet and its future feel more pressing than ever. No matter who prevails, our work at Mongabay remains profoundly significant.

The outcome will undoubtedly influence policy shifts impacting ecosystems, climate action, and biodiversity, potentially altering the course of environmental stewardship in the United States and around the globe. Yet, regardless of the result, we stand at a pivotal juncture where our team’s collective efforts in reporting on the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems, species, and communities remain vital. Each story we tell, each issue we uncover, and every audience we reach becomes an act of preservation in the face of immense pressures.

We’re at Mongabay because we understand that the threats to biodiversity and climate stability are not abstract—they are urgent, interwoven realities. The ecosystems that support life are fragile, and the choices society makes in the coming years will echo for generations. As we press onward, the world will continue to need transparent, courageous reporting on environmental issues to drive accountability and inspire action.

At Mongabay, our role in shaping an informed, engaged public has never been more essential. Together, we have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to contribute to the understanding of our world, to shine a light on those working to protect our shared natural heritage, and to document the stories of resilience that remind us what’s still possible.

I thank our staff, our contributors, and the broader network of environmental reporters for your commitment, focus, and dedication. The stakes are high, but so is our potential impact.