JANNAH, Lebanon — At the bottom of a lush valley between rocky peaks of Mount Lebanon, strawberry farmer John Abu Akar may be the last man standing in the path of a dam project worth hundreds of millions of dollars. … Read More
Activists have long advocated for snipping the plastic six-pack rings that bind together cans and put wildlife at risk. Now, a Florida brewery is shunning plastic rings entirely, replacing them with a biodegradable version made from natural brewing byproducts. To … Read More
Deadly forest fires across India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand have burned more than 2,300 hectares of forests and killed six people. The fires started three months ago, but had increased in intensity in the last few days. See also: Deadly … Read More
An Indian bride who was getting married on Apr. 22, or Earth Day, decided to have a green wedding to celebrate the true spirit of the day. She asked her groom and his family for a unique wedding gift — … Read More
Some of the most beautiful things in life are the most fragile. Case in point: beaches. Earth Day may be behind us, but taking care of the planet is a year-round job. Here are nine ways we can avoid becoming … Read More
If you want to witness the impacts of climate change, just look up. Focused on global warming’s effects on the atmosphere (and, as a result, the planet overall), a new short film from environmental organization Conservation International gives voice to … Read More
These images are a selection of photos taken recently near Lizard Island off the north Queensland coast in Australia. They document the ongoing bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef as ocean temperatures continue to be driven upward by climate change. SEE … Read More
It takes a little help from everyone — activists, scientists, engineers and artists — to make the world a better place. And every day, there are new examples of how technology is being used to promote social good. Innovators around … Read More