Cambodia Bans Elephant Rides at Angkor Wat As of early 2020, elephants will no longer be a transportation option for tourists hoping to explore ancient ruins.
In the News This Week: Lemurs in Danger, Fire Whirls, the Lunar Eclipse and More An overview of the most important things that have happened in the realm of world and environment this past week.
Giraffe Vulnerability is Hidden in Plain Sight Despite their iconic presence, the world’s giraffe populations are in trouble. And it’s probably more trouble than you think.
Can We Save the Earth From Plastic Bags? Plastic bags have longtime been an enemy of the environment. Is it too late to undo the damage done?
In Only Two Years, Pakistan Has Planted One Billion Trees The amazing accomplishment has been noted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature for its success.
Forest Fires Blaze Through Montenegro, Croatia Tourists have been asked to evacuate as the fire inches closer and closer to the popular Croatian resort town of Split.
The EU Wants to Ban All Logging in This Polish Forest The beautiful Białowieża Forest is home to ancient oak trees and a diverse population of animals. Why is it now being logged?
A Large Iceberg Has Broken Away From the Antarctic Peninsula The breakaway of the iceberg, which will likely be called "A68", was not due to human-made climate change, scientists say.
Welcome to the Era of Biological Annihilation, Experts Say A new study published by the National Academy of Sciences has revealed some alarming realities about the future of species vitality.
The Ganges River is Dying, and Dying Fast The Ganges is one of the world's most polluted rivers, and a recent ruling by the Supreme Court may hinder efforts to put legislation in place that would encourage its protection.
Unbelievable Facts About Turkmenistan, the Dystopian Dictatorship You Haven't Heard Of Spoiler alert: the president literally changed the word for bread.
7 Jaw-Dropping Photos That Prove Alberta is Canada's Most Underrated Province Alberta: home to the world's second largest national park, and a huge collection of dinosaur bones!
Composting is Great - Why Aren't We All Doing It? Around a quarter of US households currently compost their food waste. What does the path to a countrywide embrace look like?
Welcome to the Era of Biological Annihilation, Experts Say A new study published by the National Academy of Sciences has revealed some alarming realities about the future of species vitality.
The World Atlas Best of 2017 We take a look at our favorite articles from the year 2017, taking us from the deserts of Namibia to the heights of Dubai hospitality.
Travel Showdown: Paris vs. Prague Where would you rather travel to? Would you rather stroll along the River Seine or walk the cobblestones of Old Town?
10 Funniest Joke Political Parties Of All Time A joke political party, also known as a satirical political party or a fake political party, often has a purpose that runs deeper than silly policies and platforms.
What is a Press Gaggle? A press gaggle is an informal briefing held by the White House press secretary.
What is Tidal Locking? Tidal locking is a phenomenon caused by the uneven gravitational pull of objects in orbit, such as the pull between the Earth and the Moon.