An astounding photograph and two ecological catastrophes combined with a classic book to inspire a crusading U.S. senator to institute what he called a “national teach-in.” Fifty…

Rewilding – the process of taking dead or industrialized areas and reintroducing nature to them – has helped revitalize ecosystems across the globe. It can even help us tackle…

Climate change has disrupted weather patterns, causing droughts and high temperatures that lead to severe, long-lasting wildfires. These fires release carbon, worsening the…

The green cities movement can benefit cities’ economies, citizens’ health, and the world’s climate. Here’s an overview of the movement – its benefits, its complexities, the most…

We all know that Antarctica is a vast and frigid continent located in Earth’s southern polar region. It also happens to be our planet’s largest desert – and home to a surprising…

The 1930s Dust Bowl was a Depression-era disaster resulting from both environmental and sociological circumstances. Dust storms decimated the livelihoods of American farmers and…

“Zombie fires” have become a priority for environmental scientists who study the relationship between wildfires and global warming. So, what are zombie fires, and why are they so…