Demand for sand: the largest mining industry no one talks about
The world’s largest and perhaps most destructive mining industry is rarely discussed. Approximately 85 percent...
Bird deaths from skyscrapers reaches into the hundreds of millions
Scientists believe the number of bird deaths associated with skyscrapers has reached hundreds of millions. Researchers...
Deforestation in South America causes extinction of 8 bird species
The Spix’s Macaw, a bird many would recognize as the star of the animated film Rio, is officially extinct. The...
Drone operators disturbing wildlife incur fines and jail time in Scotland
The number of cases in Scotland involving drone interference with animals on nature reserves has increased, causing...
UK bag tariff halves plastic bag marine litter, reduces sales of plastic bags by 86%
Following a 5p charge per bag, the sale of plastic bags in the U.K. has fallen by 86 percent, according to reports...
Migratory barnacle geese threatened by rapidly rising Arctic temperatures
Migrating barnacle geese that lay their eggs in the Arctic zones of northern Russia are becoming confounded by...
Despite sustainability pledges, World Cup stadium built on rare wildlife habitat
Today, at 6 p.m. local time in Moscow, the 2018 World Cup will begin with a match between host country Russia and...
Conservationists sound alarm over US House bill that weakens Endangered Species Act
Activists and scientists are concerned over the inclusion of a provision in the National Defense Authorization...
These tiny and adorable vintage campers are made for birds
Vintage camper vans all the rage nowadays — and now even your backyard birds can get in on the action. Marcus...
Ryan Zinke claims wind energy contributes to global warming
Wind turbines kill up to 750,000 birds every year, according to Donald Trump's Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke....
‘Acoustic lighthouses’ could warn birds about wind turbines
Birds and humans don't always co-exist peacefully — each year millions of the small animals fly into buildings,...
Specially structured bird of paradise feathers suck up light like a “black hole”
Scientists have discovered that bird of paradise feathers are physically structured in such a way as to absorb...
‘Firehawk raptors’ are intentionally spreading fires in Australia
When you think of causes of fire in Australia, you might think of lightning or arsonists - but you probably don't...
ZhongAn Tech is developing facial recognition for chickens in China
What if you could stare into the eyes of the organic chicken you'd be eating in a few months? Chinese company ZhongAn...
How scaly dinosaurs turned into feathery birds – new gene study offers clues
Dinosaurs no longer roam the planet - unless you count birds. Recent discoveries have revealed many dinosaurs once...
This human-sized birdhouse for two is perched among the treetops
If you’ve ever wished you could make like a bird and roost in the trees, you’ll love this charming birdhouse-shaped...
Groundbreaking study confirms neonicotinoids are toxic to songbirds
The controversial insecticides known as neonicotinoids don't just harm bees - according to new research conducted...
Dead rabbits found at Iowa wind farm likely used to lure and kill eagles
In a story that may have come two days late, a local landowner-farmer in Delaware County, Iowa was shocked to...
Hundreds of mysterious stone structures discovered near ancient volcanoes in Saudi Arabia
Professor David Kennedy of the University of Oxford just discovered hundreds of mysterious structures near ancient...
Coca-Cola increased its plastic bottle production by a billion in 2016
Coca-Cola increased its global production of single-use, throwaway plastic bottles by one billion in 2016, according...
Praying mantises hunt down and eat small birds, including hummingbirds
We know praying mantises are carnivorous – they’ve been documented consuming frogs, lizards, and snakes. But...
90-million-year-old embryo from ‘exceedingly rare’ Gigantoraptor discovered
Twenty-five years ago, a mysterious egg was discovered. For a good portion of that time, the unknown specimen that...
6 ways to add passive solar features to your home
Looking for a way to reduce that electric bill, lower your carbon footprint, and show off to your neighbors? The...
JFK Airport is opening a $65 million pet terminal
Traveling with pets just got a little bit easier for anyone passing through New York’s John F. Kennedy airport....
Why are birds suddenly falling from the sky in Boston?
In Boston, 47 grackles rained down from the sky above the Dorchester neighborhood last Thursday. 32 of the birds...
NEIGHBIRDS modular nests serve as natural habitats for city birds
One of the best ways to encourage wildlife populations in urban environments is to make natural habitats more prevalent....
A bald eagle serial killer at large in Maryland after 13 birds found dead
Bald eagles are synonymous with America, a symbol of the country’s history and hope. Yet 13 of these majestic...
6 ways to give back this Thanksgiving and beyond
Thanksgiving is a time of plenty, and of appreciation. It's a holiday in which we'll get together with friends...
Compressed-earth bird-watching center in Switzerland celebrates ancient building methods
The rammed earth walls, created by compacting layers of damp earth in a mold, form the center's load-bearing structure....
Europe’s largest living wall unveiled in the UK
Vertical gardens and living roofs have become enormously popular in recent years. In France, for example, all buildings...