Jun 7, 2013:
A North Arizona professor's research into prairie dog language uses Artificial Intelligence software to translates yips into English.
May 31, 2013:
This charming video reminds us that sitting in the dark can be inspiring...as well as saving energy.
May 22, 2013:
Watch this report on why 75% of all tornadoes occur in the Midwest.
May 15, 2013:
A Washington wildlife rescue group involved local knitters in an effort to build bird nests for their baby patients.
Apr 26, 2013:
Many women are learning new trades ... and becoming the builders of a new Haiti.
Apr 25, 2013:
The court rejected an appeal this month to overturn the ban. A further legal challenge to the ban by the Canadian and Norwegian governments will be considered by the World Trade Organization at end of April.
Apr 25, 2013:
Two students from Burundi and Burkina Faso won the first place at Berkely's Global Social Venture Competition for their soapy answer using traditional plants found in Africa.
Apr 23, 2013:
Some times, planting trees can be the answer to increasing crop yields and feeding the hungry. Learn how this works in Haiti.
Apr 19, 2013:
A new documentary reveals the cruelty behind the tourism industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia that "breaks" baby elephants.
Apr 10, 2013:
IFAW Seals Campaign Director Sheryl Fink explains why she took graphic videos of the seal hunts to Geneva, Switzerland.
Apr 4, 2013:
Teaming up with What You Can Do, The Rainforest Site is challenging Facebook Fans to share a post and save a square of rainforest land.
Mar 13, 2013:
An innovative new film examines the power of education to change the lives of young women and the world around them.
Mar 12, 2013:
For thirty years, Jadav Payeng worked planting a jungle by hand in the Indian region of Assam. His remarkable efforts are shown in a new documentary.
Mar 12, 2013:
Thanks to new navigation and a more intuitive interface, helping your favorite cause is always just a click away. Read about five easy ways to help at The Rainforest Site.
Mar 8, 2013:
Girls living in poverty are uniquely capable of creating a better future for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world. It's no big deal. Just the future of humanity.
Feb 28, 2013:
A colony of prairie dogs is safely relocated away from a highway construction project in Boulder.
Feb 14, 2013:
Some sharp-eyed tourists spotted the tracks of an endangered Colombian Tapir, the first sighted in the Paujil Nature Reserve.
Feb 4, 2013:
Literally tons of edible food go to landfills across the America -- and one bright college senior figured out how to turn this waste into meals for the hungry.
Jan 30, 2013:
From wobbly fences to kitty litter, there's lots of safe ways to keep your garden groundhog free this February.
Jan 23, 2013:
A higher than usual number of pygmy rabbits are successfully wintering over in the wild -- and now they will get more protection from the Feds.
Jan 9, 2013:
The Executive Director of the North Carolina Waterfowl sees many abandoned "pets" -- wild birds hand raised by well-meaning people and then unable to return to the wild. Learn more in this video.
Dec 19, 2012:
The hundreds of thousands of new trees planted also improve the soil, safeguard water resources, and reduce siltation in lakes and streams.
Dec 19, 2012:
"It's great news that this impediment has been removed." -- Andy Johnson, manager of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Research and Conservation Program.
Dec 14, 2012:
Dangling from helium balloons and hiking moonlit trails, the counters spread out to confirm: thousands of insect species live in a rainforest.
Dec 7, 2012:
At the ISS, Nefertiti adapted to the effects of weightlessness, caught prey, and continued regular feeding habits.
Dec 4, 2012:
On Wildlife Conservation Day, IFAW focuses attention on how poaching and other crimes against wildlife are endangering species around the world.
Dec 4, 2012:
Canadian artists contribute their talents to an effort to save British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest.
Nov 21, 2012:
Canada WWF makes a humorous cat video to prove anyone can help save the planet.
Nov 19, 2012:
A Seattle-based modular home company displayed their eco-friendly small house at Greenbuild 2012.
Nov 16, 2012:
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee applauded the efforts of the participants in an international convention interested in more sustainable construction practices.
Nov 9, 2012:
WPZ announced the birth of four lion cubs on Nov. 8. Click here to see video.
Nov 1, 2012:
In the wake of recent superstorms on the East Coast, homeowners are reminded that they need to be aware of where trees might fall.
Oct 24, 2012:
More than 25,000 factories told to stop using paper from Indonesia in order to save rainforests.
Oct 24, 2012:
As bee populations drop, this Georgia news broadcast gives some easy ways to help reduce the impact of pesticides.
Oct 10, 2012:
Wonder if Ahab ever heard something like this? Listen to this young beluga whale.
Oct 9, 2012:
A $19 billion judgment by an Ecuadorean court against Chevron can be collected.
Sep 21, 2012:
Prince William and his bride toured the rainforests in Malaysia in September.
Sep 19, 2012:
Watch this video to learn how giving families title to their land leads to better conservation efforts in India and elsewhere.
Sep 12, 2012:
UN-Habitat, the city agency of the United Nations, released this adorable cartoon to illustrate the goals of the World Urban Campaign
Sep 11, 2012:
Computer scientists add smartphones to metal detectors to remove the threat of landmines.
Sep 7, 2012:
Paulo Adario explains how he became a champion of Brazil's rainforests -- and why protection is so important.
Sep 6, 2012:
USDA programs help restore land previously drained in the Everglades
Sep 5, 2012:
When he is not playing piano for the Rolling Stones, writing books, or recording solo albums, Chuck Leavell plants trees.
Aug 29, 2012:
As seen from space, Hurricane Isaac's storm clouds swirl across the lights of the Gulf Coast.
Aug 28, 2012:
As this upbeat but urgent video from the World Wildlife Fund reminds us, there's no time to wait: save tigers now by saving their habitat!
Aug 21, 2012:
A new species is discovered through online photographs.
Aug 21, 2012:
Have you seen vivid, breathtaking, cobalt-blue trees appear almost out of nowhere in your area? We're not talking about gaudy nylon holiday trees showing up early in the stores. We're talking about real trees, suddenly a vivid blue.
Aug 20, 2012:
Woodland Park Zoo's series of adorable animal videos reached a worldwide audience of 20 million on YouTube and encouraged people to learn more about the species shown.
Aug 14, 2012:
A team of Leuser forest rangers spotted the nearly extinct, two-horned rhinos while conducting a survey last year.
Aug 10, 2012:
Researchers Cynthia Moss and Vicki Fishlock discuss how the elephant is both iconic and necessary part of Africa's ecosystem.
Aug 2, 2012:
Fossils reveal that frost-sensitive and warmth-loving plants such as palms and the ancestors of today's baobab trees flourished in Antartica.
Aug 1, 2012:
External threats continue to play havoc with biodiversity in rainforests--even in "protected areas."
Aug 1, 2012:
The Snow Leopard Trust's not-so-hidden camera became a source of entertainment for a pair of enchanting cubs in this video.
Jul 31, 2012:
Tuesday's outages impacted a population nearly twice the size of the United States.
Jul 30, 2012:
Watch this Reuters video to learn more about how remote sensing data from satellite data could help world leaders predict droughts and better manage food resources.
Jul 27, 2012:
As this video from the Seattle Times shows, the world's greenest building may soon be in Seattle.
Jul 26, 2012:
The free Living with Wild Neighbors in Urban and Suburban Communities: A Guide for Local Leaders lets communities solve problems without resorting to poisoning, trapping or killing animals.
Jul 24, 2012:
For the women of Mali, soap and other products made from the nut of the Shea tree provide a brighter future for their daughters. Watch this video to learn more.
Jul 20, 2012:
Jessica Arinella, producer at What You Can Do, challenges her Vidcon audience to save rainforests in less than a minute...
Jul 19, 2012:
If coyotes are venturing into your backyard, look for humane ways to send them on their way.
Jul 18, 2012:
WORLD LAND TRUST-US team will be at Seattle's Pike Place Market for an Open House at the newly-expanded Ed Newbold Wildlife Artist Store.
Jul 16, 2012:
This humorous video reminds people to be aware of how loss of rainforests might impact them.
Jul 12, 2012:
A recent federal district court decision blocked off-road vehicles on more than 20 miles of additional trails in the Bear Island Unit of south Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve.
Jun 21, 2012:
The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the United Nations have teamed up to encourage people around the world to tell "a forest story." Learn more in this gorgeous video featuring renowned nature/wildlife filmmaker.
Jun 1, 2012:
Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand created this short documentary on the relationship of forests and men.
May 21, 2012:
This clip from the winner of the 2011 International Forest Film Festival shows the wildlife of Europe's primeval forests in stunning imagery.
Apr 21, 2012:
This clip from the winner of "Best of Festival" in the 2011 International Forest Film Festival shows a single sycomore fig, Africa's queen tree, as a microcosm of the eco-complexity of our planet.
Apr 2, 2012:
In one minute, learn all the different ways that doing just one thing in a day can make a difference.
Mar 21, 2012:
This clip from the winner of the 2011 International Forest Film Festival reveals the secrets found at the top of California's redwoods.
Mar 7, 2012:
"I can't think of any issue that is more important than working to see that no schoolchild in this world goes hungry." -- Drew Barrymore
Feb 22, 2012:
This breathtaking video captures the majestic flight of the whooping crane, a species pushed to the brink of extinction in the 1940s due to hunting and loss of habitat.
Feb 21, 2012:
Rhiannon Tomtishen and Madison Vorva from Michigan received the 2011 Forest Hero award for the attention that they drew to the use of palm oil in Girl Scout cookies and how the production of palm oil impacts orangutans.
Feb 21, 2012:
Can Jose Graziano da Silva, a Brazilian agronomist and writer who is the new head of the UN's food agency, secure greater commitment from governments to feed one billion hungry people around the world?
Feb 5, 2012:
Judy Avey-Arroyo runs only sanctuary in the world devoted to saving orphaned and injured sloths, some of whom have become an internet sensation.
Dec 22, 2011:
The source of frankincense, a resin harvested from trees in Ethiopia, may be a thing of the past by the next century as this news video declares.
Dec 20, 2011:
Here is how the panda makes it through the winter months, including clever ways to warm up its food source.
Dec 13, 2011:
As WWF Canada reminds us in this slightly sassy, very retro video, we can keep making small changes for the greater good. Look how far we have come!
Dec 9, 2011:
Watch the release of four stranded dolphins by IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue and Research team.
Dec 6, 2011:
Watch what The Nature Conservancy did around the world in 2011.
Nov 22, 2011:
In an awesome display of teamwork an entire herd of elephants comes the aid of a calf that has fallen into a river and is sure to drown. Elephants are, in ever sense of the word, herd animals and they always look out for one another!
Nov 22, 2011:
This teeny little owl gets some pets while other owls look on skeptically. Our avian friends don't get much cuter than this!
Nov 13, 2011:
Did you know Bhutan is the only country on the planet to measure Gross National Happiness? Join Ben as he & a team of filmmakers undertake a 50-day journey documenting the story of four endurance athletes as they make an unprecedented border-to-border crossing of Bhutan by foot and by bike.
Nov 13, 2011:
Watch as Garrett McNamara breaks the world record for the largest wave ever surfed. We are simply in awe... wow!
Nov 8, 2011:
Whether you call New York City "The Big Apple", "The City that Never Sleeps", "The Center of the Universe", or just "Home" it's hard to argue that New York is dynamic, energetic, and incredible. The variety of people that live there, sights, sounds, smells, it all combines to make it a city beyond compare.
Nov 8, 2011:
The Amageza Run is a long-distance endurance challenge for motorcyclists that takes place in South Africa. In order to compete, one must qualify but during one rider's qualifying run he happened upon a calf stuck in an irrigation canal and didn't think twice about stopping to lend a hand!
Nov 3, 2011:
Film maker and writer Terry Jones discovers a colony of penguins, which are unlike any other penguins in the world.
Oct 25, 2011:
We are constantly amazed by how gorgeous the world around us really is. Nature has revealed another one of its incredible light shows.
Enjoy the Northern Lights as seen east of Martin, Michigan on October 24 2011.
Oct 25, 2011:
David Attenborough presents the amazing lyre bird, which mimics the calls of other birds - and chainsaws and camera shutters. This clever creature is one of the most impressive and funny in nature, with unbelievable sounds to match the beautiful pictures
Oct 24, 2011:
A compilation of awesome people doing incredible things. We are capable of amazing things, let's channel that energy to make this world a better place!
Oct 21, 2011:
Who knew penguins could be such smooth criminals?
Oct 19, 2011:
The average American eats about 250 pounds of meat per year. But the production of meat uses an incredible amount of resources and contributes hugely to global warming. Want an easy way to make a difference? Eat meat-free just ONE day per week!
Oct 18, 2011:
Who needs a cattle dog? This enterprising rancher has hit upon a much more effective way of herding his cattle, a remote control car! It seems that the cows are equal parts fascinated and spooked by this little vehicle which makes it perfect for getting the beasts from point a to point b!
Sep 23, 2011:
Two wild foxes check out the sweet new trampoline in Jessica's backyard and have a great time testing out the springiness! This is one of the cutest things I've ever seen!
Sep 16, 2011:
The scientists at NASA have been analyzing satellite images and data and the results are clear: Our planet is getting warmer and, unless something is done, we're going to be in very hot water.
Sep 12, 2011:
They say that opposites attract and in this case it seems the blubbery, hairy guy who smells like fish has fallen for the trim, attractive blonde.
Aug 31, 2011:
Matt Damon takes on his toughest role yet...Steve.
Aug 25, 2011:
A "bugnado" is a swirling vortex of insects that occurs when temperatures and heavy rains or floods causes a mass hatching and ALL the little buggies swarm at once, twisting and curling into the sky in a truly awesome column of bugs. Some swarms are so dense they can ever appear on radar!
Aug 9, 2011:
The fight over the spotted owl comes to Arizona, where efforts to protect its forest habitat have backfired, increasing the danger of devastating wildfires. Is there a way to protect the spotted owl and the land?
Aug 9, 2011:
It isn't easy being green...or is it? This video shows how to replace those caustic cleaning products with a couple of lemons, a little baking soda, and some vinegar.
Aug 9, 2011:
This video shows how to build your own compost bin in a few easy steps. Dispose of organic waste and fertilize your garden for free!
Aug 5, 2011:
Being a grownup doesn't mean you have to give up all your childhood pleasures -- in fact, it might mean you can take them to a whole new level.
Jul 12, 2011:
While this video has been floating around the internet for awhile, we think it's definitely worth posting again. Clearly this guy is having an emotional moment with a double rainbow he spies in Yosemite.
Jul 6, 2011:
Home video shows the approach of the massive dust storm that swept into Phoenix, Arizona on July 5th, as well as footage from inside the storm itself.
Jul 6, 2011:
The worst drought in 60 years reaches crisis proportions in the Horn of Africa.Even with refugee camps in place to accommodate people displaced by extreme climate change, aid agencies are finding themselves overwhelmed.
Jul 6, 2011:
When a helpless baby hummingbird is attacked and all hope seems lost, a young man finds her, takes her home, and nurses her back to health. Three cheers for compassion, bottle-feeding, and flying lessons!
Jul 6, 2011:
Baby elephants Baylor and Tupelo cool off in a kiddie pool. We wonder if they were wearing their trunks.
Jul 6, 2011:
Cannes has long been a mecca for movie types...so is it really any surprise a local seagull wants to get in on the act?
Jul 5, 2011:
What better way to celebrate summer than some time out in nature with a touch of musical inspiration? What songs are on your summer playlist?
Jul 5, 2011:
Sometimes the hunger problem is not solved with food production but instead with improved food distribution. In a region where hunger and poverty are endemic, it is still possible for food resources to go to waste.
Jun 27, 2011:
On scorching summer days, Texans look out for their own, whatever their species. When a baby armadillo sees his chance for a long cold drink, he lets his armor down and ambles on over -- to the delight of his human neighbors.
Jun 22, 2011:
This powerful video is a strong call to action. Global Climate change isn't a theory. It's not something that's up for debate. It's happening and it's going to irrevocably change our planet and our way of life if we don't take action NOW.
Jun 14, 2011:
Our planet is an AMAZING place! This video combines High Definition video of incredible nature scenes and beat heavy music from Beyonce's "I Am...Sasha Fierce" album. It might seem like a strange combo but the driving beats and gorgeous images combine for an inspiring experience.
Jun 6, 2011:
Global warming, it must be the hats.
Jun 3, 2011:
Be humbled by Carl Sagan's beautiful words about our own insignificance in the universe.
May 25, 2011:
Young Bryan wanted to make a difference so for his birthday he requested money instead of birthday presents and donated over $1,000 to the Nature Conservancy.
May 24, 2011:
Watch as Dan Miller of the Roda Group lays out some unpleasant soothsaying about where our planet is headed.
May 19, 2011:
An interesting tour through a recycling facility along with some nifty factoids!
May 17, 2011:
Bicycles are, literally, a vehicle for change for many girls in rural Africa. See how having a bike can make a world of difference.
May 11, 2011:
The Orangutans of Sumatra need your help to survive!
May 6, 2011:
Global climate change, hoax or REAL BIG PROBLEM?
May 6, 2011:
Photographs and documents from the US Tornadoes are showing up hundreds of miles away. This is one woman's quest to put them back into the hands of their owners.
May 6, 2011:
In this video see how the city of Bellevue, WA is encouraging urban residents to try their hand at growing their own food.
May 6, 2011:
Children in war-torn Darfur are getting the chance to get back into the classroom thanks to Darfur Peace and Development!
May 5, 2011:
This young Libyan rapper, Yousef Ramadan, talks about what the youth of Libya want and demand from their government. Freedom.
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