The Benefits of Being a “Birdbrain”
Some birds—such as corvids—have large brains relative to their body sizes and possess a high number of neurons in their…
Skip the Plastic Wrap: 7 Food Wrap Alternatives
Food wrap choices have long focused on petroleum-based options, but you can do better. Cling… The post Skip the Plastic…
Home “Eco”nomics – Window Replacement
Getting new windows is one of the most satisfying ways to improve your home’s efficiency…. The post Home “Eco”nomics –…
DIY Home Décor out of Pallets: a Beginner’s Guide
Creating something new out of a wooden pallet is a great way to give new… The post DIY Home Décor…
What Are Africa’s Wildlife “Big Five” and Where Can I See Them?
The Lion King left many viewers longing to visit the plains of Africa. The family-friendly film conjures up images of…
Saving Species from Extinction
Iberian lynxes, endemic to Portugal and Spain, are among the world’s most threatened cat species. Although their numbers are increasing,…
Using, Recycling, & Disposing Bags Responsibly
Even if you’re diligently working to reduce waste, disposable bags probably ease into your routine…. The post Using, Recycling, &…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Accelerating Adoption of Low-Carbon Concrete with Eco Material Technologies’ Grant Quasha
As trade dynamics shift and tariffs reshape supply chains, construction companies must rethink how they… The post Best of Earth911…
Southeastern Greenland: A Land of Contrasts
By Andrea Norgren, Senior Manager of Communications at World Wildlife Fund’s Global Arctic Program My trip to southeastern Greenland in August was…
Celebrating Sea Otters
Sea otters are known for their exceptionally thick, two-layered coats, which can have over a million hairs per square inch.…