There's So Much 'Green Snow' in the Antarctic, You Can See It From Space
Scientists note that algal blooms are dressing up parts of the South Pole in emerald hues so vast they can be seen from space.
Amazon Is Less Able to Recover From Droughts and Logging, Study Finds
The region is nearing a threshold beyond which its forests may be replaced by grasslands, with huge repercussions for biodiversity and climate change.
The 10 Largest Forests in the World
Forests cover about 31% of the global land area, though they are responsible for supporting a vast majority of the Earth’s plant and animal species—plenty of which are considered threatened or endangered.
What Are Old-Growth Forests and Why Are They Important?
As their name implies, old-growth forests are dominated by ancient trees and have been shaped by natural processes over the course of many years.
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Food
You can grow fruits, veggies, and herbs no matter where you live.
How to survive in the Thai jungle with nothing but bamboo (and an ex-soldier)
Can you really survive in the Thai jungle with just bamboo? Scott Yorko goes all in with a Thai ex-soldier affectionately known as ‘Mr. Bamboo’ to find out.
‘Lifeline’ of renewable energy can steer world out of climate crisis
Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rises, ocean heat levels and acidification, all set new records during 2021, while some glaciers reached the point of no return.
This Plastic-Eating Enzyme Could 'Supercharge' Recycling
It could break down plastic into monomers in as little as 24 hours.
France Prohibits Plastic Packaging for Most Fruits and Vegetables
France has changed the rules in its grocery stores and marketplaces. Starting on January 1 of this year, most fresh fruits and vegetables can no longer be packaged for sale in plastic.