September is Coastal Cleanup Month — with a new look for 2020
Beach and coastline cleanups have been a focus of many caring citizens and environmental groups for decades. The...
SeaChange uses plasma arc technology to save the oceans from plastic waste
We’ve all heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the continuing flow of oceanbound plastic. But what if...
Can remote work help save the environment?
Suddenly, the streets emptied and the air became cleaner. Much of the population — at least those who still had...
Take a virtual dive with NOAA
NOAA has released a series of virtual dives to keep stay-at-homers entertained, educated and interested...
6 ways to save energy while sheltering in place
Now that millions of Americans are isolated in their homes, everyone is using more energy during off-peak hours....
COVID-19 and its effects on the environment
As SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus pathogen that causes the illness COVID-19, sweeps across the globe,...
Why Americans may have it all wrong when it comes to bidets
The basic bidet product idea began in the late 1600s and has continued to advance over the years throughout the...
Help NASA save endangered coral with a new gaming app
NASA is calling citizen scientists of all ages to help map endangered coral — while sheltering in place. Instead...
UK bees and wildflowers thrive during lockdown
While humans stay at home and the workforce cuts back to only those who provide essential services, mowing the...
Office building uses 112 'smart' chimneys to regulate light, air and energy
Mario Cucinella Architects has created a sustainable public building that uses several active and passive elements...
Nonprofit plants 80,000 trees in Kenya and Rwanda
The name of global environmental charity One Tree Planted seems excessively modest now, as they’ve just finished...
Dakota Access Pipeline placed under environmental review
Members of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe have, for many years, been voicing concerns about the likelihood of environmental hazards...
What’s causing the decline in monarch butterfly populations?
Monarch butterflies are amongst North America’s majestic wildlife. They fascinate with their vibrant...
Border wall could end jaguar recovery
The Department of Homeland Security announced last week that it will waive many public health and environmental...
Run away to this 100% off-grid desert retreat
In a world of exotic areas to go off-grid, sometimes the most exquisite locations can be found in your own back...
Clear doesn't mean clean for Venice's canals
Images of dolphins cruising Italian ports and swans floating beneath picturesque bridges in Venice’s famous canals...
Discarded face masks now threatening wildlife habitats
The worldwide outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prompted many to purchase face masks for protection. Unfortunately,...
5 Wellness trends that are bad for the environment
Wellness is an ongoing pursuit that involves diet, exercise, mental health and many other factors. But the activities...
Researchers convert durian and jackfruit biowaste into ultracapacitors
Durian fruit is notable for its funky stench, making it a rather malodorous waste when it is discarded. But a new...
Clean Lakes Alliance provides Madison with year-round lake fun
On a chilly February day in Madison, Wisconsin, more than 8,000 people venture onto frozen Lake Mendota. Kids toast...
UK carbon emissions decline 29% in past decade
A recent analysis by Carbon Brief has revealed that the United Kingdom’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 2.9%...
Sweden’s tallest timber building could save 550 tons of CO2
Scandinavian-based architecture firm C.F. Møller Architects has raised the bar for sustainable architecture with...
Reintroducing the Eurasian Lynx to Scotland
The Eurasian lynx is so-called because it has been found in forests that stretch from Europe to central Asia,...
Autonomous Draper Drone to detect microplastics in the water
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, but its size — less than five millimeters in length — makes the threat...
Washington moves to ban "detrimental" bottled water operations
Washington state, known for mountains, glaciers and rainforests, has an abundance of fresh water. To protect those...
Sculptural, energy-saving office boasts the “smartest building advances in Germany”
In the heart of Berlin, Danish architecture firm 3XN has recently completed Cube Berlin, a striking new office...
Why should the Scottish woodlands be protected?
Although Scotland is more heavily forested than England or Wales, much of its woodlands have been lost...
Saving the Scottish Wildcat from extinction
In the wilds of Scotland lives the elusive Scottish wildcat, denoted scientifically as Felis silvestris grampia...
Why the mystifying axolotl must be saved from extinction
Today’s axolotls are experiencing extirpation, but scientists and pet enthusiasts are saving them from true extinction....
A long weekend in nature at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Twenty-five people walk through the hemlock forest on snowshoes. We’re close together, but move quietly in a...