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The European Union voted for a total ban on outdoor usage of three bee-harming pesticides across their 28 member states.

April 27, 2018 13:38

Terra Hale, which promotes itself as London’s first human-powered gym, uses the energy produced by patrons to power its facilities in off-peak hours.

April 24, 2018 16:00

Kudzu is often called “the vine that ate the south” due to its vast coverage and quick growth. However, containing its spread is now easier than ever - and it’s partly thanks to goats.

April 18, 2018 11:55

The rusty patched bumble bee is now listed as an endangered species in Canada and the US. Building a bee-friendly garden is one way you can help rebuilt declining bee populations.

April 12, 2018 15:28

The Grevy’s Zebra population numbers are dropping. The Grevy’s Zebra Trust, a Kenya-based grassroots organization, is dedicated to changing this.

April 10, 2018 13:15

The North American monarch butterfly population is in peril. Local conservation, such as building monarch waystations, can help protect and rebuild the monarch population.

April 5, 2018 16:39

In a world where billions of plastic cutlery pieces end up in landfills each year, one environmentally-minded entrepreneur has conceived of an idea that is both ingenious and tasty.

April 3, 2018 16:23

A look at how one company is helping cities deal with rising air pollution in urban environments.

March 29, 2018 15:47

Trek to Teach is an organization that seeks to bring accessible education to some of the world’s least accessible regions.

March 27, 2018 17:06

Samoa recently became the world's 17th shark sanctuary, joining other countries in the effort to preserve threatened shark species within their waters.

March 22, 2018 12:33

How one Indian start-up is helping to revive enthusiasm for recycling, one beautiful piece of art at a time.

March 19, 2018 17:02

Plastic straws are making their way into the world's oceans in astonishing numbers and playing havoc on marine wildlife.

March 15, 2018 15:08

Kopi luwak, the coffee that is made from beans extracted from the feces of a civet, has garnered attention over recent years. Here's why animal activists are asking tourists to think twice before buying a cup.

March 13, 2018 15:21

The discovery of a previously unknown breeding site of the white-winged flufftail is very good news for this elusive bird.

March 6, 2018 14:49

Although vervet monkeys may not technically be endangered, it doesn't mean that they do not need some human help.

March 1, 2018 14:12

On Day Zero, Cape Town, South Africa will turn off the municipal water supply, effectively becoming the first city in the world to have run out of water.

February 23, 2018 15:01

World Sparrow Day, which is observed on March 20th, serves as a reminder that all wildlife, no matter how common, is in need of human support.

February 14, 2018 11:58

Dr. Rohan Chakravarty, a dentist turned award-winning cartoonist, creates wildlife cartoons that both inspire and inform.

February 2, 2018 12:16

Despite their iconic presence, the world’s giraffe populations are in trouble. And it’s probably more trouble than you think.

January 24, 2018 11:40

The rally, which is set to take place on January 27th and 28th, takes a census of both the endangered Grevy's zebra and the vulnerable reticulated giraffe.

January 22, 2018 11:42