12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019
For folks who read — and write — about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. Between rainforest...
Millions of acres of Alaskan rainforest may be opened for business
As Amazon wildfires blaze, the world’s largest intact temperate rainforest faces a wholly different threat: corporate...
Inside The Mohicans: an Ohio treehouse empire
Waking up in a tree 30 feet off the ground with no noise but birdsong, you might not think you were halfway between...
Futuristic treehouse in Arkansas is designed to inspire imagination
Heat-treated pine and steel were used to create this unique treehouse inside the Garvan Woodland Gardens in central...
This off-grid retreat in Ohio was inspired by a treehouse
With features like a natural ventilation system to cool the home and rainwater collection to supply plumbing, The...
A micro home in one of Quebec’s regional parks offers a unique way to enjoy the outdoors
La Pointe is located within Canada’s Poisson Blanc Regional Park, and it’s a nature-loving minimalist’s dream...
Global warming to blame for insect collapse in Puerto Rican rainforest
35 years ago, scientist Brad Lister left the Puerto Rican Luquillo rainforest after studying the arthropods of...
8 cabins that are perfect for a dreamy winter getaway
Are you ready for a winter getaway to a cabin in the woods? From cozy, off-grid abodes to modern, majestic dwellings...
Valuable wetlands are disappearing 3 times faster than forests, new study warns
Wetlands around the world are disappearing at an alarming rate. New research shows that these valuable ecosystems...
Stay in a dreamy treehouse inside an ancient English forest
A magical treehouse retreat has opened its doors in the village of Lee in England’s stunning North Devon region....
An updated Scandinavian summer cottage weaves Japanese influences throughout
There are few better places to spend a Scandinavian summer than in a breezy cottage by the water. One stellar example...
A former ski lift station takes on new life as a bold mountain lodge
A small mountain lodge has replaced an old ski lift station on the Krkonoše mountains in the Czech Republic. Czech...
These colorful glamping pods are tucked into a South Korean mountain range
South Korean firm Atelier Chang has installed a series of colorful glamping pods in a remote South Korean mountain...
Reforestation in China heralds the return of rare animals
If you plant it, they will come. China is pursuing an ambitious project, underway for decades, to increase the...
Wildfires and drought cause national forest closures in New Mexico and Colorado
Blazes in Colorado closed the 1.8-million-acre San Juan National Forest this week. The 416 Fire is burning on 25,900...
Transforming the Aral Sea’s dead zone into a forest could save lives
Once, the Aral Sea provided fish for the Karakalpak people of Uzbekistan. Today, it has dwindled to a mere 10 percent...
Magical new classroom reconnects children with nature in the UK
Dramatic swooping roofs top this new timber-clad building designed by Studio Weave for Belvue School, a secondary...
EPA to consider burning wood a ‘carbon neutral’ energy source
Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new policy which will classify the burning...
Iceland is replanting its forests 1,000 years after vikings razed them
Iceland has become a popular tourist destination due in no small part to its breathtaking views and unique geological...
Green-roofed Czech Forestry Headquarters seeks symbiosis with the forest
Imagine if your office was set in the middle of a forest — that’s the image Chybik + Kristof aims for in their...
Paris hopes to create a forest 5 times bigger than NYC’s Central Park
Paris has been forging a reputation recently for battling urban air pollution, and now they're considering a 1,350-hectare...
China is planting 6.6 million hectares of new forest — almost the size of Ireland
The government of China has announced plans to plant 6.6 million hectares of forest in 2018 - that's an area roughly...
“It has totally changed how people feel:” new forest transforms former UK coal community
One UK organization is transforming an industrial landscape into a green, thriving woodland. The National Forest...
Geologists discover fossils from 13 ancient tree species in Antarctica
It may be hard to believe, but forests once sprawled across Antarctica. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)...
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...
Scientists warn CO2 from warming soils could lead to uncontrollable temperature rise
There's a lot scientists don't know about how global warming could impact Earth's natural systems. Now, a 26-year-study...
Brazilian federal judge blocks move to destroy huge swath of Amazon forest
Brazilian president Michel Temer recently attempted to open up a national reserve to mining companies, but a federal...
How orange peels helped barren land in Costa Rica spring back to life
There's more to oranges than juice! Back in the 1990's, two ecologists suggested orange juice manufacturer Del...
Spiraling treetop walkway gives visitors a bird’s eye view of a Danish forest
A stunning new adventure park in Denmark is taking visitors to new heights—literally. Architecture studio EFFEKT...
Gorgeous forest home will fulfill your tiny cabin dreams
Get ready for some serious cabin envy. Architecture firm studio PIKAPLUS crafted a gorgeous tiny home that perfectly...