Riley Black’s new book, When the Earth was Green, uses the latest research to envision the ancient worlds of our favorite prehistoric animals.

The risk of losing stored carbon is high. Scientists warn against problematic trend gaining traction in the Arctic: 'It does ...

They’re also home to countless plant and animal species. We’re working with communities, local governments and businesses to ensure the world’s forests are protected. Impacts vary in different kinds ...

Based on the current pledges of countries for limiting their emissions of greenhouse gases, global temperatures are projected to reach 2.7 degrees Celsius beyond pre-industrial levels by the end of ...

The non-profit Arctic Ice Project was experimenting with using silica beads to slow ice melt in the Arctic, but tests showed ...

Researchers discovered the Borealis Mud Volcano, a marine biodiversity hotspot with unique geological and ecological ...

A mud volcano, deep beneath the icy waters of the Barents Sea, is flourishing with marine life, scientists have ... The Barents Sea is in the Arctic Ocean, north of Norway and Russia.

Alpine plants, fragile and adapted to live in a limited ecosystem, may be the canary in the coal mine of climate change.

Plant-covered facades help cool urban areas and provide habitats for plants, birds, insects and other organisms. An ...

Arctic sea ice has now dipped to its second lowest extent for January, with the edge of the ice field pushed well north of its usual position. According to the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre ...

the Arctic and Antarctic are like vaults that hold our planet’s heirlooms. When polar regions melt, the vaults are thrown open – ancient water, carbon, and microbial life return to the surface ...