Mixed-species forests outperform monocultures in carbon storage, even in extreme weather
An international study led by the University of Freiburg, published in Global Change Biology, has found that forests with ...
I spy with my little eye: 3 unusual Australian plant ecosystems to spot on your next roadtrip
Australia’s environment is brutal. If you don’t already know what you’re looking for, it can be easy to miss these seemingly ...
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Seeds of 19 African tree species added to Svalbard Global Seed Vault
On Feb. 25, the World Agroforestry Center (CIFOR-ICRAF) deposited seeds representing tree species of special value to ...
Congaree National Park under scrutiny as Trump cuts jobs. Could park access be curtailed?
Congaree National Park is the only national park in South Carolina. Would Trump Administration budget cuts curtail park hours ...
Illegal cutting has led to deforestation in some parts of Brazil's coastal tropical forests
A team of Earth scientists, ecologists and space research specialists affiliated with several institutions in Brazil has ...
South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a common feature of clearing efforts is the “stack burning” method. This is where invasive ...
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4 Alternative Tourism Destinations in 2025 Without Crowds and Overtourism
If you want to avoid falling into overtourism, here are some alternative tourism destinations that are rarely visited.
The vanishing bird: The missing black petrels of Great Barrier Island
For nearly 30 years, researchers have been banding black petrel fledglings before they make their maiden migration to Ecuador. Only a handful of birds have ever come back. Crouched on a steep slope in ...
The UK seaside village that's 'best' in country with Caribbean-style palm trees
Nestled in the Scottish Highlands lies a seaside village, complete with palm trees, tropical plants and a microclimate, that ...
Coffee Prices Are at a 50-Year High. Producers Aren’t Celebrating.
At her farm near Corquin, Esperanza Torres Melgar, 59, has grown accustomed to traders showing up and offering immediate cash ...
Frustrated with crowded resorts, more skiers risk avalanche hazards in backcountry
A growing number of skiers, weary of high prices and long lift lines at crowded resorts, are turning to the solitude of ...
23 Countries That NO ONE Thinks Are Dangerous But Actually Are, And TBH, This Is Alarming
"A lot of crime there is not in the books, and police are corrupt as hell, it’s only super safe on paper." ...