The health of astronauts was a concern after the Apollo missions, where crew members experienced respiratory issues. Nasa is ...

Scientists at the University of Miami warn that the world's oceans are teeming with 'giant viruses', also known as giruses.

Ahead of his first solo exhibition in 20 years, legendary photographer Edward Burtynsky opens up his search for wonder and ...

Nature loss has far-reaching consequences. Damaged ecosystems exacerbate climate change, undermine food security and put people and communities at risk. We only have until the end of the decade to ...

Human activities have significantly impacted Earth, leading to environmental disasters like the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone and the Great Pacific Garbage ...

How has the human footprint on Earth changed over time? B.K, via e-mail. The term “human footprint” has become ubiquitous in ...

This article explores ten extinct plant species, from the ancient Araucarioxylon arizonicum to the more recent Sophora ...

Pollution Time Machine: It’s not just living animals that carry remnants of humanity’s toxic footprint. Samples of bird ...

Forest fires are a fundamental force in Earth's dynamics with a direct impact on human health, food security, and ...

Explore the human footprint over time and how it has evolved with agriculture and innovation in environmental history.

This story is the first article of a two-part Mongabay mini-series exploring possible climate futures. Read Part One.