Environment

    Learn about ecosystems, wildlife, oceans, clean water, and air quality – and what we can do to protect the planet.
    Person with umbrella at windy beach, Isle of Skye, Scotland
    10 of the Windiest Places in the World
    maple leaf and blue sky
    How to Identify Maple, Sycamore, Yellow-Poplar, and Sweetgum Leaves
    Everest Base Camp trekking in Nepal
    The 15 Tallest Mountains in the World
    Mississippi River at dawn.
    10 Breathtaking Facts About the Mississippi River
    American Sycamore seed ball hanging from a tree in the fall.
    Collecting, Preparing, and Planting Sycamore Seeds
    An emissions plume rises from the Mitchell Power Station, a coal-fired power plant, with the Monongahela River in foreground.
    What Is Thermal Pollution?
    Dogwood tree, springtime
    Ten Most Common Trees in the United States
    American Beech tree
    How to Identify the American Beech Tree
    11 Colorful Mushrooms and Other Fabulous Fungi
    Yellow ginkgo leaves lining an urban street.
    8 Best Trees to Plant Along Your Street and Sidewalk
    Aerial view of oil-covered water being skimmed by small boat following Exxon Valdez oil spill
    10 Environmental Disasters That Humans Have Caused
    Close-up of green needles on a Douglas fir branch.
    How to Identify 8 Common North American Fir Trees
    Streams of lava pouring during eruption of Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
    8 Places Where You Can (Safely) Watch Lava Flow
    A colorful coral reef teaming with fish in the Maldives.
    10 Stunning Plants and Sea Creatures on the Ocean Floor
    Detail shot of green Black Locust leaves.
    Common North American Trees With Pinnate Leaves
    Old cell phones piled on top of each other
    How to Recycle Old Cell Phones
    White clouds in a blue sky
    Everything You Need to Know About Clouds
    majestic old oak giving shade to a spring meadow with the sun peeking through
    Hardwood Trees: Identifying the Most Common Species
    City of Yakutsk, Russia, at winter dusk
    9 of the Coldest Places on Earth
    5 dangerous volcanoes in the US
    18 of the Most Active Volcanoes in the U.S.
    (FILES) Staff from the West Hatch RSPCA
    The Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Organizations
    View into deep spring glowing bright green
    The Mystery and Danger of Jacob's Well
    Oil Spill
    5 Environmental Consequences of Oil Spills
    Full Frame Shot of Pine Trees in Forest
    13 Common North American Pine Species
    Amazon River, Near Belem
    12 Fascinating Facts About the Amazon River
    Mailbox on a back road in Rural South Carolina in Autumn, Leaves of the oak tree are backlit by the bright morning sun.
    Guide to Common Oak Trees of North America
    red maple leaves in stark silhouette to dark green leaves in background
    Identify a Tree Using Leaf Shape, Margin, and Venation
    9 Interesting Facts About the Nile River
    Acer Negundo
    An Introduction to the Boxelder Tree
    Foraged mushrooms laid out on a cloth on a wooden table
    Identifying Wild Mushrooms: What to Eat, What to Avoid
    Close up of a Juniper tree with blueberries.
    How to Tell the Difference Between Cedars and Junipers
    shot of large tree with huge lush leaf canopy and sunlight peaking through
    How to Identify Deciduous Trees by Their Leaves
    Autumn Colors In French Alps, Haute-Savoie
    Types of Forests: Definitions, Examples, and Importance
    Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany occupies over 2,000 square miles
    Forests vs. Woods: What’s the Difference?
    The active Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia at sunrise
    10 Naturally Occurring Eternal Flames
    An extremely old tree in the middle of dry land
    The World's 10 Oldest Living Trees
    a flat lay shot of cd's and a picture frame and hot glue gun for upcycling
    How to Recycle and Repurpose Old CDs
    Cottonwood leaves and springtime pollen hanging off of tree.
    How to Identify Cottonwood Trees
    Brazilian Araucaria plant shows fractals in nature
    9 Amazing Fractals Found in Nature
    Aerial view Crude oil tanker
    The Environmental Impact of Ocean Noise
    Close-up photo of moss
    World's Oldest Moss May Not Survive Humans
    Aspen Trees in the Pando Clone near Fishlake Utah
    Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth
    Bills & Junk Mail
    How to Opt Out of Junk Mail (and Why You Should)
    Eucalyptus discs on a botanical background
    Turn Your Shower Into a Spa with These Zero Waste Eucalyptus Discs
    Close Up of Woman Eating Vegan Meal
    Swap Half Your Meat and Dairy With Plant-Based Alternatives to Save the Forests
    The Survivor Tree blossoms in full bloom at 911
    Meet the Beautiful, Remarkable Tree That Survived 9/11
    Drought Pushes Great Salt Lake To Lowest Levels On Record
    Conservation Groups Sue Utah for Starving the Great Salt Lake of Water
    A glacier towers above a hiker at sunset.
    How Do Glaciers, Ice Sheets, Sea Ice, and Icebergs Differ?
    collage of zero waste kitchen items
    A Tour of My Zero Waste Kitchen
    Mature woman holding conifer in burnt forest, low angle view
    How We Can Re-Root Communities Left Reeling After Wildfire
    A collage of the four seasons
    How Do Meteorological Seasons Differ From Astronomical Seasons?
    Caucasian woman sitting on stairs
    Cork Fabric Is a Sustainable Material Worth Embracing
    Closeup shot of a humpback whale under the sea
    Whales Are Ingesting a Shocking Amount of Microplastics
    Group of female friends drinking wine outside.
    Mediterranean Lifestyle Slashes Risk of Early Death, Even if You Live Elsewhere
    view of woman's hand plugging in charging lead to her electric car
    Converting Your Gas-Powered Car to Electric
    Education concept,book and tree
    10 Must-Read Environmental Books
    Can of toothpaste tables and a bamboo toothbrush
    Toothpaste Tubes Are a Hot Mess—Here's the Eco-Friendly Alternative We Love
    Collage of e-bike conversion kits we recommend on a green background
    The 6 Best E-Bike Conversion Kits
    Mixed border in an English cottage garden in late August. Flowering perennials and annuals with a backdrop of shrubs and trees.
    Inspiration for Gardens That Can Stand the Heat