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Conservation Takes Root in Cambodia

A budding generation spurs environmentalism from the ground up

By Stephanie Steinbrecher August 5, 2015

In this story: education, cool schools, wildlife, students, forests

The Rise of Eco-Conscious Condoms

New companies are helping make safe sex more sustainable

By Nicholas Ibarra August 4, 2015

In this story: population, women, buyers' guide

New companies are helping make safe sex more sustainable.

Tsechu Dolma and the Indomitable Greenhouse

A Columbia student helps Nepali villagers deal with climate change

By Wendy Becktold August 4, 2015

In this story: climate change, activism, profiles, women

Tsechu Dolma, New York; founder of Yulha Fund

7 Wonderful Water-Saving Gadgets

By Chelsea Leu August 4, 2015

In this story: water, buyers' guide, home, lifestyle, drought

If you are into saving water, complement your unwashed car and xeriscaped front yard with these drought-savvy devices and appliances.

Two Percent Solutions for the Planet

By Jasper Scherer August 4, 2015

In this story: food and drink, gardening, health, animals, books

How Student Activists Are Battling Plastic

At colleges in Senegal, Puerto Rico, and New Zealand, students fight to phase out the nonbiodegradable stuff

By Natalya Savka August 3, 2015

In this story: recycling, activism, plastic

A 3,000-person demonstration in the streets of Dakar last May to push Senegal's government to ban plastic bags.

Bow Thayer Makes Green Music in a Solar-Powered Recording Studio

By Jules Zucker August 3, 2015

In this story: clean energy, entertainment, music, home

Divestment Goes Global

The student movement to defund the fossil fuel industry graduates and goes to work.

By Rosie Spinks August 3, 2015

In this story: cool schools, Fossil Free Finance, education, coal

As part of a Global Divestment Day, 350Africa.org artivists take part in an action outside Standard Bank in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

#TrumpCrab

By Jake Abrahamson July 29, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, oceans

A wig made of sea sponge protects this crustacean from predators.

Meet Roommate, Study Hard, Build Rain Catchment?

By Dylan Mullins July 29, 2015

In this story: education, water

Trinity College Students Travel to Trinidad

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Jules Zucker July 29, 2015

In this story: clean energy, animals, health, technology, Yosemite

Treading Through Tuolumne

By Stephanie Steinbrecher July 28, 2015

In this story: Yosemite, art, photography, books, national parks

August Observing Highlights

By Kelly Kizer Whitt July 27, 2015

In this story: astronomy

Keep an eye out for the Milky Way this August.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Jasper Scherer July 23, 2015

In this story: astronomy, science, animals, oil, drilling

5 Green Activities to Keep Kids Busy This Summer

By Brad Rassler July 22, 2015

In this story: education, children

Green activities to keep kids busy this summer

Environmentally Intelligent Food Coming to a Sports Venue Near You

By Jasper Scherer July 22, 2015

In this story: food and drink, sports, health, gardening

Worry not, sports-lovers: food like this might be a thing of the past.

Hey Mr. Green, Is My Fluoridated Tap Water Safe?

By Bob Schildgen July 21, 2015

In this story: , water, clean water

I'd like to be a big fan of tap water, but my city fluoridates its water and I don't want to ingest fluoride.

Hey Mr. Green, Do Cow Farts Contribute to Global Warming?

By Bob Schildgen July 21, 2015

In this story: climate change,

Do cow farts contribute to global warming?

Fabien Cousteau

Ocean explorer and Plant a Fish founder

By M.P. Klier July 21, 2015

In this story: oceans

Fabien Cousteau -- Ocean explorer and Plant a Fish founder

100 Skills You'll Need for the End of the World (As We Know It)

By Jules Zucker July 21, 2015

In this story: diy, lifestyle, gardening

100 Skills You’ll Need for the End of the World (As We Know It), by Ana Maria Spagna