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Researchers fear that the hilsa fish, which is a popular food in many parts of South Asia, may be at risk of being hunted into extinction if...

• May 31, 2018

The Hemis Festival, which is slated to run from June 23 to June 24, 2018, brings energetic dance routines and sacred plays to the top of the...

• May 24, 2018

The nutria, an invasive species brought over the United States during the fur industry's heyday, has a reputation for destruction. While the species...

• May 15, 2018

With the aim of reducing the number of plastic water bottles, Skipping Rocks Lab has created the edible and fully biodegradable Ooho.

• May 10, 2018

The O. malviae sp., which measures between only 1 or 1.2 cm, is considered to be the smallest terrestrial fern on the planet.

• May 8, 2018

Within popular culture, there is no denying that sharks get a bad reputation. Learn how an organization called Sharks4Kids, is working to change this...

• May 2, 2018

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

• Apr 27, 2018

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.

• Apr 24, 2018

The small mountainous African nation of Swaziland is now called the Kingdom of eSwatini following an announcement made by the country’s king this...

• Apr 20, 2018

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...

• Apr 18, 2018

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...

• Apr 12, 2018

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

• Apr 10, 2018

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

• Apr 5, 2018

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

• Apr 3, 2018

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

• Mar 29, 2018

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

• Mar 27, 2018

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

• Mar 22, 2018

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

• Mar 19, 2018

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

• Mar 15, 2018

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...

• Mar 13, 2018

Project Traffico, an ambitious new traffic tracking database, is using bus arrival times to chart patterns and collect data on the busiest roads in...

• Mar 9, 2018

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

• Mar 6, 2018

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

• Mar 1, 2018

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...

• Feb 23, 2018

In a world of increasing food insecurity, experts are eagerly looking for the best way to feed the expanding population. Why not look up?

• Feb 16, 2018

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.

• Feb 14, 2018

Citizens are worried that a new luxury home project planned for one of St. John's historic districts will negatively affect the city's historic charm.

• Feb 8, 2018

India's palaces turned heritage hotels offer guests a unique opportunity to live like royals.

• Feb 5, 2018

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

• Feb 2, 2018

The Dutch city’s Port Authority has teamed up with IBM to digitize operations, which will maximize efficiency and prepare for a future that includes...

• Jan 31, 2018

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

• Jan 24, 2018

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...

• Jan 22, 2018

Knitted blankets are helping orphaned animals, including baby rhinos, survive in the absence of their parents, many of whom were victims of poaching.

• Jan 12, 2018

In a rapidly changing world, the ancient art of Dokra, a beautiful technique practiced across India, faces many challenges.

• Jan 5, 2018

For the Nubian people of Egypt, the Nile River is synonymous with life itself. What does life look like after relocation?

• Dec 18, 2017

Scientists and nature conservationists alike were delighted when this elusive species was spotted after years of absence. However, is enough currently...

• Nov 24, 2017

The costly reality of public art projects often leaves critics skeptical. However, public art is instrumental in defining a city’s identity – a...

• Nov 20, 2017

Despite lack of funding and reports of animal cruelty, activists are hard at work fighting for those in India's cities who are without a voice.

• Nov 10, 2017

Housing Olympic athletes is a massive endeavor. We take a look at how a variety of cities have stepped up to the task.

• Oct 19, 2017

Plastic bags have longtime been an enemy of the environment. Is it too late to undo the damage done?

• Oct 17, 2017

In India, an initiative called "Project Tiger" has been a widely successful conservation effort. Is it due time for a "Project Leopard"?

• Oct 13, 2017

According to scientists, the Earth is currently going through a "mass extinction event” which threatens the livelihood of plant and animal life alike.

• Oct 2, 2017

A change of priorities mixed with astronomical home prices are said to motivators.

• Sep 29, 2017

The West African country of Chad is one of the most controversial additions to an already controversial ban.

• Sep 29, 2017

Regular guidelines for reporting spills and leaks had been suspended in the wake of the storm.

• Sep 29, 2017

Samples Taken From Europe, Asia, and America reveal an unsettlingly high percentage of plastic fibers.

• Sep 29, 2017