Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'
Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions of dollars.
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Students trade lecture halls for tree canopies in hands-on forestry course
After observing how many forestry courses gave students limited chances to learn through hands-on experiences, one professor attended a workshop to gain tree-climbing skills and pass them on to her pupils.
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Parts of the US are about to see the hottest temps in over a decade. Here's how to stay safe
Know the warning signs of heat stroke — and how to prevent overheating in general — to protect yourself this summer.
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This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”
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Report finds Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution
Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.
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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network
As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
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'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest
Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.
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French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters
The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With this move, 30% of French Polynesia’s waters will now be fully protected.
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Imagine the US without human-imposed borders. Here's how nature would draw the map
For the country's 250th anniversary, Smithsonian curators draw different kinds of maps that tell a story beyond state lines.
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