ecosystem
The Entire Arctic Ecosystem Is Awash in Plastic Pollution, Dire Study Reports
Plastic has seeped into the air, ocean, ice, snow, seafloor, and shorelines of the Arctic.
Kangaroos and Koalas Are Dying in Australia's Hellfires. Wild Brumbies and Feral Cats Are Taking Over.
Invasive species, coupled with the fires, could lead to “ecosystem collapse.”
This Giant Raft of Volcanic Rock Could Help Heal the Great Barrier Reef
An underwater volcanic eruption created a huge raft that will evolve into a traveling habitat for many sea creatures.
'Untitled': Today's Comic by Aniruddh Menon
We dive into the grim world of this Bengaluru-based artist, musician and filmmaker who has created a visceral process of domestication.
This Guy Is Sealing Himself in a DIY 'Biodome' to Raise Awareness of Climate Change
“Would be happy to make it a full 24 hours, but we'll see,” Kurtis Baute told Motherboard in an email.
Inside the monumental effort to rid the world’s oceans of plastic
The world dumps the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic into the ocean every minute.
How Wildlife Photographers Are Using Instagram to Save Earth's Endangered Species
A robust community of wildlife photographers is educating the masses about the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystem.
What Would Happen if All the Bees Went Extinct?
It's almost impossible to overstate the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem.
This Woodland Design Farm Actually Grows Furniture
British tree farmer, artist and designer Gavin Munro talks about the art of “zen 3D printing” with wood.
Obama Moved to Block Oil Drilling in the Arctic Ocean
The US Department of the Interior has placed the Arctic Ocean off-limits for oil or gas drilling, setting up another obstacle for Trump's energy prospects.
The Strange History of Steve Bannon and the Biosphere 2 Experiment
Here’s what happened when Trump’s chief strategist was given a mock Earth.