See the forest for more than the trees — why reforestation isn’t working
We can all agree planting a tree is good for the environment — right? According to a recent study in Nature,...
Bamboo Luum Temple preaches sustainable development in Tulum
Unchecked development in the rapidly growing Mexican beach town of Tulum is threatening to destroy the region’s...
Scientists confirm tree planting is our best solution to climate change
New research suggests that tree planting isn’t just a feel-good volunteer activity — it could actually be the...
The ‘Billion Tree Tsunami’ is transforming northwestern Pakistan
Once arid hillsides have now become wide swaths of lush green woodland in northwestern Pakistan, where hundreds...
Eco-group faces imprisonment after reviving an abandoned Spanish village
Like many countries around the world, Spain is struggling to address the problem of rural inhabitants abandoning...
Japanese builder unveils plans for world’s tallest timber skyscraper in Tokyo
Japanese builder and developer Sumitomo Forestry has unveiled designs for the world’s tallest timber skyscraper...
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...
73 million trees to be planted in largest reforestation project ever
Conservation International aims to plant 73 million trees in the Brazilian Amazon in the largest reforestation...
Greening the Earth could fight climate change as efficiently as cutting fossil fuels
Planting trees, revitalizing soil, and other natural environmental actions could prove as effective in fighting...
Drones are planting an entire forest from the sky
When we think of drones, most of us picture the selfie-taking, novelty video-making robots buzzing around tourist...
Architects envision a bright new future for Milan’s abandoned railways
Five international studios recently unveiled exciting plans to revitalize seven disused rail yards in Milan, Italy....
Seascape cottage is a self-sustaining getaway made from locally-sourced materials
New Zealand-based architecture firm Pattersons created the Annandale Seascape Cottage - a gorgeous retreat set...
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...
Giant pandas removed from the endangered species list in huge conservation win
Finally some good news in the animal kingdom - the giant panda has been removed from the endangered species act...
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...
China restores great swaths of denuded forests with exemplary conservation program
For years China was notorious for denuding its forests of vegetation to expand their economy. The economy grew,...
Mollusc is a tent that opens and closes like the hood of a stroller
Mollusc is a completely new kind of tent that opens and shuts like the worlds biggest pram hood. If the weather...
Rewilding Britain: We Tour the Spectacular Scottish Highlands with Alladale Wilderness Reserve (PHOTOS)
Since purchasing the 23,000 acre estate 10 years ago, Lister has made Alladale an ecological testing ground, replanting...
Haiti Simbi Hubs by Aditya Aachi Wins 2011 Foster + Partners Prize
Each of the hubs scattered throughout Port-au-Prince have a series of facilities that ensure high sanitation standards...