IKEA offers open-source design for Bee Homes
While nearly everyone has heard of IKEA, you may not be familiar with its design lab, called SPACE10, which is...
'Tiger King' drama overshadows abuse of captive tigers in U.S.
Netflix's wildly popular "Tiger King" documentary series has been progressively sweeping the nation since it first...
While humans are away, Yosemite bears come out to play
It’s been nearly a month since the spreading coronavirus prompted Yosemite National Park’s closure on March...
Fostering and adopting pets during the pandemic
As COVID-19 sweeps the U.S., animal shelters have seen an upswing of interest as more animal lovers adopt or foster...
The connection between coronavirus and wildlife exploitation
With the constant string of coronavirus coverage seizing social media, news outlets and pretty much every aspect...
Meghan Markle narrates new Disney elephant documentary
Meghan Markle is returning to show biz to narrate a new Disney documentary about African elephants. This will be...
Tour 5 national parks from home
As people social distance and shelter in place, they may feel the walls closing in on them. Fortunately, the National...
An old mall becomes an urban lagoon and public square in central Tainan
In downtown Tainan, Taiwan, MVRDV has transformed a former shopping mall into the Tainan Spring, an urban lagoon...
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,...
Adorable baby gorilla wants you to recycle your phone
The first lowland gorilla born in the Los Angeles Zoo in 20 years is building her fan base while raising awareness...
Abandoned amusement park to gain new life as a nature park in Suzhou
In Suzhou, China, an abandoned amusement park is being transformed into a 74-hectare nature park that will include...
How hobbyists are saving endangered killifish from extinction
Killifish biology has long intrigued fish enthusiasts and scientists. But human encroachment, habitat loss and...
Climate-adaptive park in Copenhagen wins Arne of the Year Award
One of Copenhagen’s newest green parks, the Sankt Kjelds Square and Bryggervangen, has just received Copenhagen’s...
Light pollution, habitat loss and pesticides push fireflies toward extinction
There are more than 2,000 species of fireflies, and scientists are sounding the alarm that some of these species...
KUKU birdhouses combine sustainability and wildlife protection
Birds play an important role in the environment. They are responsible for dispersing seeds, pollination and...
Urban Beehive Project creates a buzz around honeybee education
In Charlottetown, Canada, a delightful buzz of eco-friendly activity has descended on a new public destination...
White Sands officially becomes the 62nd national park
Last week, President Donald Trump signed legislation, seen here, designating White Sands National Park as the 62nd...
Sea turtle rescue center mimics the natural ecosystems in Turkey
Located on Iztuzu Beach in Southern Turkey, the Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for Sea Turtles will...
Animal rights groups work to "Open Cages" of animals on fur farms
The fashion industry has recently experienced a rise in fur bans, thanks to successful pressure by animal rights...
Koala-sniffing detection dog, Bear, helps save koalas from Australian bushfires
Record-breaking bushfires are raging along the eastern and southeastern coast of Australia, burning through prime...
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act is signed into law
In a bipartisan win, the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act has been signed into law, making serious...
FAAB reimagines Warsaw’s largest public square as a solar-powered cycle park
In 2018, after celebrating the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence, Warsaw-based firm FAAB Architektura...
Tofurky Trots offer alternative Thanksgiving races for vegetarians
The average American consumes about 3,000 calories at Thanksgiving dinner, so it is no wonder that Turkey Trots...
A lush public park grows on the roof of a luxury Wuhan mall
When Los Angeles-based design studio 5+design was tapped to create a high-end mall in Wuhan, China, the firm was...
10 vegan myths, debunked
Vegans and vegetarians are often the target of jokes, scorn, concern and/or fear by a majority culture that routinely...
Tacoma's Dune Peninsula: from slag heap to beloved park
On a gorgeous fall day, people jog and walk dogs along Tacoma’s waterfront in the new Dune Peninsula at Point...
San Francisco breaks ground on new "Tunnel Tops" national park
Today, San Francisco has broken ground on “Tunnel Tops,” a new 14-acre national parkland that will span two...
Costa Rica hopes to end selfies with wild animals
Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies...
Survey shows most adults prefer volunteering at local parks and recreation areas
A recent National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) poll revealed that four in five adults (80 percent) look...
Touring restored wetlands at a Wisconsin nature conservancy
The village of Williams Bay, Wisconsin hasn’t changed much since Harold Friestad was a kid, he told me as we...