Darryl Fears
Reporter

Darryl Fears has worked at The Washington Post for more than a decade, mostly as a reporter on the National staff. He currently covers the environment, focusing on the Chesapeake Bay and issues affecting wildlife.

Latest by Darryl Fears

U.S. survey finds alarming drop in frog, toad and salamander numbers

U.S. survey finds alarming drop in frog, toad and salamander numbers

Geological Survey report is first to document rapid disappearance of amphibian species.

Creeped out by cicadas

Creeped out by cicadas

Those with a fear of insects dread the coming swarm known as Brood II.

Firefighting capacity for wildfire season cut by sequester

Firefighting capacity for wildfire season cut by sequester

Federal officials say funding cuts will hurt battle against wildfires, expected to be severe in the West again.

Mexico wins complaint over U.S. rules for dolphin-safe tuna fishing

Mexico wins complaint over U.S. rules for dolphin-safe tuna fishing

Mexico strives for greater share of U.S. tuna market while seeking unform rules on dolphin protection.