Iceland’s Greenhouses: Growing in the Land of Fire and Ice
Every year on the first day of summer, Iceland’s Horticultural School—part of the country’s agricultural university in Hveragerði—opens its doors […]
Healthy Soil, Food & People: Nurturing Biodiversity and Community in the Cotswolds
In the northeast corner of England’s Cotswolds, Henry Astor’s family has lived on, farmed and managed over 1,000 acres for […]
Iceland’s Waterfalls: Shaped by Fire, Ice and Time
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage Iceland is home to some of the most spectacular and photogenic waterfalls in […]
Biodiversity and Building Better Cities
Biodiversity is like a symphony orchestra, where each species is an instrument playing a unique part, contributing to the balance […]
Earth911 Inspiration: The Advertiser’s Business — Madeleine L’Engle
American author Madeleine L’Engle provides today’s Earth911 Inspiration. In her memoir, A Circle of Quiet,… The post Earth911 Inspiration: The […]
Meet the Andean Condor, the King of the Andes
The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is not your typical raptor. The Incas revered this massive bird of prey, believing it […]
Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene
Is Styrofoam really recyclable? The post Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene appeared first on Earth911.
Circadian Rhythms, Saving Hours and Time Travels
Sleeping under the stars comes with a dramatic decrease in artificial light. You might still have your phone or tablet, […]
Can Solar Farms Promote Local Food Security, Wildlife Habitat?
A big concern with large-scale solar farms is the impact on land use. Solar developers… The post Can Solar Farms […]
Wildlife of Patagonia: Pumas, Condors and More
Peerless Patagonia is striking in grandeur, yet humble in character. As Andean spires rise to the sky, glaciers wind their […]
