Planet Earth
From complex weather systems to the great outdoors and how to conserve it, Planet Earth is the home we share with all living creatures.
10 of the Windiest Places in the World
What Is Fire Weather? Definition and Monitoring
20 Reasons Why Forests Are Important
10 Historic Plants and Why They Went Extinct
Leafsnap Is an App That Identifies Plants (Including Trees) of All Kinds
8 of the Biggest Flowers on Earth
17 Environmentalists You Should Know
10 of the Windiest Places in the World
How to Identify Maple, Sycamore, Yellow-Poplar, and Sweetgum Leaves
The 15 Tallest Mountains in the World
10 Breathtaking Facts About the Mississippi River
Collecting, Preparing, and Planting Sycamore Seeds
Ten Most Common Trees in the United States
How to Identify the American Beech Tree
11 Colorful Mushrooms and Other Fabulous Fungi
8 Best Trees to Plant Along Your Street and Sidewalk
How to Identify 8 Common North American Fir Trees
8 Places Where You Can (Safely) Watch Lava Flow
10 Stunning Plants and Sea Creatures on the Ocean Floor
Common North American Trees With Pinnate Leaves
Everything You Need to Know About Clouds
Hardwood Trees: Identifying the Most Common Species
9 of the Coldest Places on Earth
The Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Organizations
The Mystery and Danger of Jacob's Well
13 Common North American Pine Species
12 Fascinating Facts About the Amazon River
Guide to Common Oak Trees of North America
Identify a Tree Using Leaf Shape, Margin, and Venation
9 Interesting Facts About the Nile River
An Introduction to the Boxelder Tree
Identifying Wild Mushrooms: What to Eat, What to Avoid
How to Tell the Difference Between Cedars and Junipers
How to Identify Deciduous Trees by Their Leaves
Types of Forests: Definitions, Examples, and Importance
Forests vs. Woods: What’s the Difference?
10 Naturally Occurring Eternal Flames
The World's 10 Oldest Living Trees
How to Identify Cottonwood Trees
9 Amazing Fractals Found in Nature
The Environmental Impact of Ocean Noise
Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth
Swap Half Your Meat and Dairy With Plant-Based Alternatives to Save the Forests
Meet the Beautiful, Remarkable Tree That Survived 9/11
Conservation Groups Sue Utah for Starving the Great Salt Lake of Water
How Do Glaciers, Ice Sheets, Sea Ice, and Icebergs Differ?
How Do Meteorological Seasons Differ From Astronomical Seasons?
10 Must-Read Environmental Books
Do's and Don’ts for Gardening in a Heat Wave
What to See in the Night Sky for August 2023
Trees Are a Cool Solution in the Heat of the Moment
What to See in the Night Sky in July 2023
7 Things to Know About the Summer Solstice
Use Riparian Planting to Restore River and Stream Banks
Beaver Dams Can Last Centuries, 1868 Map Shows
What to See in the Night Sky for June 2023
Over 5,000 New Deep-Sea Species Found in Future Mining Hotspot
Trees Are a ‘Must-Have’ Medicine When Addressing Mental Health
13 of the Most Bizarre Lakes in the World
Eradication of Small Mammals Is Harming Vital Ecosystems
50 Hours of Nature Sounds to Bring You Calm and Joy
Coastal Lights Are Tricking Coral Reefs and Harming Their Recovery
Why Is It Illegal to Walk Freely in Most of the US?
Why the 'Right to Roam' Is So Important