Scientists discover the Amazon forest sets off its own rainy season
Scientists have been stumped for years over why the southern Amazon rainforest's rainy season begins two to three...
Scientists warn Amazon jungle faces “death spiral”
A new study reveals that the Amazon rainforest may face a “death spiral” of deforestation and drought over...
The biggest artwork in Europe "recharges" an Italian mountain with new trees
Spanish artist Escif is on an eco art mission to reforest Southern Italy's Mount Olivella, which due to massive...
Hundreds of ancient earthworks similar to Stonehenge found in the Amazon
For hundreds of years, the Amazon rainforest concealed over 450 massive, mysterious earthworks similar to those...
Mesmerizing portraits of indigenous Brazilians projected onto the Amazon rainforest
[gallery_extend] In spring 2016, Surui Chief Almir Surui Narayamoga invited Echaroux to his village, where...
Are algae-powered oxygen bars on the horizon?
[gallery_extend] While the idea may seem strange at first, these pods could actually be the answer to...
Romania races to save some of the last untouched forests in Europe
Romania’s forests are in trouble - and Greenpeace and other environmental NGOs have implored the Romanian government...
Monarch butterfly populations are multiplying
Monarch butterflies are finally on the rebound. With the colorful pollinators threatened by everything from pesticides...
Siberia's "gateway to the underworld" crater is rapidly growing due to climate change
In a remote area of Siberia, outside the small town of Batagaiin the Sakha Republic, the ground suddenly opened...
Bika is a sustainable bike rack crafted from pine beetle devastated wood
Over 18 million hectares of British Columbia's forests have been destroyed by the Mountain Pine Beetle, but Killwood's...
The world's tallest tropical "Minecraft" tree found in Malaysia
In Malaysia, scientists from the University of Cambridge discovered what they think could be the tallest recorded...
Norway becomes the world's first country to commit to zero deforestation
Norway has become the first country in the world to commit to zero deforestation. The Norwegian parliament's Standing...
India plans to spend $6.2 billion to create new forests
In the past century India has suffered rampant deforestation, which has destroyed wildlife habitats, rendered land...
Indonesian president announces plan to halt palm oil industry expansion
Many have criticized Indonesia's largely unsustainable palm oil industry for several reasons, including deforestation....
Leonardo DiCaprio threatened with deportation by Indonesian government
Activists may love Leonardo DiCaprio, but right now, the Indonesian government doesn’t. The actor recently incurred...
