New research suggests that dogs' facial anatomy has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow better communication with us.

The heroic lab saved 12 lives and recovered 41 bodies during her career as a search and rescue dog.

On our sister site I write about issues affecting the baby boomer generation. Here are some of my favorites from the year.

A study has found that the more exposure a person has to the natural world, the more inclined they are to make eco-friendly choices.

Kathryn Kellogg explains why delaying gratification is beneficial all around.

Not only is it Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday, but it's also an extra-special 8-digit palindrome day.

Some areas have more resources than others, so do your best to work with what you have.

Filmmaker Tiffany Shlain explains how going offline for a full day each week can change your brain, body, and soul.

Contrary to popular opinion, young people aren't practicing what they preach.

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.

Greenpeace wants you to vote on your favorite of its submissions, all inspired by local endangered species.

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy

Creative crafters can come up with all sorts of beautiful and innovative ways to

Every person interested in environmental issues is well aware of the dangers of species extinction and the importance of conservation

Although activities that mess with local ecosystems to let humans experience nature usually seem intrusive, looking at the canopy face to face while slowly traveling in an aerial tram in the Costa Rican rainforest is a fairly

A venue which showcases and sells 100% locally produced design and artisan items while educating about sustainability and fair trade in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Has the Costa Rica Foreign Minister really just suggested that the Sea Shepherd founder might voluntarily go to Costa Rica to face trial?

Two ships of shark fin poachers have been stopped in the past two weeks, influenced by renewed government focus on the issue due to Paul Watson's case in Germany.

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"We don't want animals in captivity or enclosed in any way," says Costa Rica's Environmental Minister.

A new report ranks countries by their green investments, and also compares performance to our perceptions.

The tropical country received almost all of its energy from a mix of renewable energy sources.

This is a silly post, about a silly bit of news, but is a reminder that we really should think about what we eat.

Taking pieces of "dead" nature, this artist transmutes them into delightful, living works of glass and gold leaf.

I went to Costa Rica for surf camp at the world's most sustainable surf school – it was amazing.

When two male Alston's singing mice meet, they sing an operatic duet that researchers say offers clues about our own speech.

"Can we afford to take action?" just became "Can we afford not to?"

Anthropologist David Graeber thinks we could do without half our jobs.

Boom-and-bust cycles are no coincidence.

Someone recently told me it suggests indigenous peoples are primitive.

Commonly thought to be a byproduct of economic distress, a new report suggest that dollar stores are a cause of it.

Giving out money revealed something that flew in the face of a common American philosophy.

Where did the Convenience Industrial Complex start? A 1960 classic tells all.

Once you have paid for the panels or turbines, renewable power is almost free.

Less work doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Are we about to have a "Minsky Moment"?

Today, Shell announced it will abandon exploratory drilling off the coast of Alaska.

The Gwich'in people have been fighting this battle for decades, and now they need broader public support. Learn how you can help.

A rise in Arctic storms has more than doubled the number of winter warming events, which could greatly impede ice growth.

Researchers discover how Arctic foxes modify their dens to make the surrounding land more fertile.

Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a "circular economy," this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic.

A team of scientists have developed a novel way to determine the age of these long-lived marine animals.

NASA's monthly Puzzler is meant to puzzle readers; this one has the experts puzzled as well.

As melting ice opens up new potential for exploitation in the Arctic, a new ban aims to protect much of the fragile ecosystem.

There's a new polar bear live cam in town ...

Svalbard's wild reindeer are surviving warmer winters by foraging on, yes, seaweed.

An Arctic explorer calls for 'party ships' to be kept out of this sensitive and remote part of the world.

Besides the usual hidden storage and mirrors to enlarge the space, this redesigned layout includes a slight rotation to improve circulation.

How do you make good design accessible to people with small spaces and small budgets?