The rivers of the west dominate their landscapes, from mountains to canyons. They are critical habitats for fish, amphibians, and fowl. They are also central to the histories and present cultures of the region's many Indigenous tribes. The Klamath River is among these watery landmarks.
The Raincoast Conservation Foundation celebrated a major win recently.
The ocean is immense and powerful.
In August of 2020, a horrific fire swept through California's Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Ignited by lightening, the fire was unprecedented in the scale of damage it wreaked on the ancient trees. It left behind enormous charred trunks in what had once been a lush forest. Concerned scientists thought it might be the end of these trees as we knew them.
For growing flowers and fruits, temperature is critical.
The Amazon is considered the most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world.
Thousands of photographers submitted their images to the 2023 Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY) contest, but it was Italy's Maurizio di Pietro who came out on top. His fascinating image of an experiment that tests the possibilities of black flies as a source of nutrition won him the overall prize in the 16th edition of the competition.
While small actions can help fight global warming, the best efforts are those coordinated on a larger scale with support...
Thanks to its unique geography, Portugal can truly benefit from renewable energy.
Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to the protection of the natural world. Specifically, she is passionate about the state of our world's oceans, and through SeaLegacy, a non-profit she founded with her partner Paul Nicklen, she helps shine a spotlight on environmental issues through visual storytelling. In a recent Facebook Story, Mittermeier called on world leaders to step up to the plight that Antarctica is facing.
Taking a shower is a routine part of life.
From solar panels to electric cars, clean energy has become a bigger part of our lives in recent years.
