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The appeal of mountains has long been obvious to people around the world. They’re impressive in their size and variety, dotted with fascinating trees, plants and wildlife, and if you climb one, you can see for...

Humans are barreling toward a catastrophic tipping point for the Amazon rainforest, according to a recent study by more than 200 scientists. If we don’t change our habits immediately, the damage will be irreversible.[...]

Most people see crushed beer cans, water bottles, old coffee cups and broken shoes as trash. Not Mariah Reading. She looks at these discarded items and gets inspired to make beautiful art.[...]

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, 6,480,861 acres have burned across the United States this year alone as a result of 47,201 wildfires...

The existence of a flourishing mangrove forest in the Yucatan Peninsula, about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the closest ocean, is a phenomenon that has baffled many...

Dana Biosphere Reserve is the largest and most ecologically diverse protected region in Jordan. The reserve extends over 300 square kilometers and includes a mix of natural features that give it its natural beauty. The shallow...

As I pick my way between the crazily-shaped logs, to the water of South Beach on San Juan Island, it's a driftwood lover's dream come true. Some pieces are propped up to make primitive shelters. [...]

The clients for this home in the northernmost part of Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, wanted the architecture to represent local history and culture while also developing a modern aesthetic in a space that closes the gap between...

The best architecture tells a story. It honors tradition and culture. It speaks to history. Although it doesn’t require onlookers to understand the heritage behind the design, it does require the architect to have a deep...

Located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, the Cantilever House by Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab features a geometric design that focuses on energy efficiency and traditional architectural elements in response...

Created by architectural firm Encaixe Soluções Alternativas, the Ecocasa Atelier is located at the heart of the Brazilian Wine Route, or “Rota do Vinho” in Portuguese...

Earlier this week, ExxonMobil, a company among the largest producers of greenhouse gas emissions and a longtime leader in the corporate fight against climate change regulations, called for a massive $100 billion project...

A village of beautifully designed, sustainable modular treehouses lining the grounds outside of a 13th century French castle may sound like the stuff of dreams...

What will the world be like once pollinating insects, like the honeybee, are gone? Alternatively, what would happen if we allowed these important creatures to thrive? The European Commission's Pollinator Park strives to answer...

Not every company’s founders find themselves on a first-name basis with the local bomb squad, but then again not every company is Noya Labs, which wants to turn the roughly 2 million cooling towers at industrial sites...