Much of these the world’s croplands were once forests, drylands, plains, and lowlands. And this loss ingreen coveris clearly seen across Africa, South America, and parts of Asia. However, some regions have also
The European nation’s energy revolution has made it a leader in replacing nukes and fossil fuels with wind and solar technology.
Deforestation rates across the Amazon have spiked this year, driving the devastating blazes. Our maps show the story.
Today, impermeable clay caps and plastic sheeting prevent much of this run off, making the landfills much safer than they were just a few decades ago. Still, any leachate is too much if it's draining into your neighborhood. New Goods Use Up Resources Making a brand-new product without any...
Here at National Geographic Kids, we know how much our readers want to make a positive difference to our world! So, read on to find out how to save the planet… 1. Be a habitat hero! All over the world,wild places are in trouble. As the humanpopulation has increased, we’ve taken...
Stone Forest in Kunming Highlights: Stone Forest, Dongchuan Red Land, and Dianchi Lake Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province. It's often called the "Spring City" because the climate is always temperate there. In Kunming, Stone Forest is a must-see attraction. It's a unique karst...
Some ecosystems are already changing drastically due to a shift in climate. The University of Alberta reports that much of what once was tundra in northern Canada is turning into forests. They also noticed that the change from tundra to forest isn't linear; instead, it seems that the change...
“The thing is, I love him so much that I can’t tell him ‘You're not gonna be great again.'” - Michael Jordan As Tiger got famous, Earl traveled the world with him. The definitive book about Tiger and Earl, Tom Callahan'sHis Father's Son, details the women in Earl's...
pathway—at a lower cost than other methods of emissions abatement—while also stemming the loss of nature. Based on a recent report from the Forum and McKinsey, here is a look at why NCS offer so much potential, and how companies, governments, and other s...
When the wind subsided in the afternoon, we visited the “Tencent Forest” of camps and woodlands where previous volunteers had planted trees. The once barren land had transformed into a thriving forest. Veteran volunteers could see how the trees had slowly grown. Sitting on the sandy slope, ...