Thijs Biersteker’s Digital Sculptures Translate Climate Data into Urgent Calls to Action

An unassuming cacao tree in Indonesia has made a unique connection to a high-tech artwork in China. Thanks to ecological […]

6 Green Parenting Tips for Summer

Although your children may be thrilled to be out of school for the summer, they… The post 6 Green Parenting […]

A New Book Cultivates a Rich Survey of 300 Magnificent Gardens

From the humble backyard plot to the royal Water Theatre Grove at Versailles, gardens have long been a source of […]

Top Eight Wildlife Experiences on an East Africa Safari

Africa is a massive continent with astonishing diversity in climate, culture, flora and fauna. But if you’re after the classic […]

Tenderly Crocheted Sculptures by Caitlin McCormack Contend with Existential Dread

Caitlin McCormack is known for her crocheted, skeletal animals and otherworldly plants that nod to a speculative future in which […]

Getting to Know the Polar Bear: 8 Surprising Facts About the King of the Arctic

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are often in the news as the “poster animals” of climate change, but outside of the […]

16 Fun—and Fascinating—Facts about Botswana’s Wildlife & Wonders

Imagine watching a herd of elephants—all different ages and sizes—wade across the Chobe River at sunset. It’s one of the […]

Best of Earth911 Podcast: Simen Saetre on Making Salmon a New, Domesticated Fish

Farmed salmon has been touted as a solution to food scarcity as the world turns… The post Best of Earth911 […]

Whales Are Trying to Talk to Us

Humpback whales are showing signs that they want to talk to us. That, in turn, could help us communicate with […]

How To Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect at Home

The urban heat island effect occurs in cities, where structures like buildings, roads, and parking… The post How To Combat […]