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NASA's Artemis II astronauts sent back a breathtaking image of Earth setting behind the Moon, echoing the famous 1968 Earthrise photo that helped spark the environmental movement. The new photo shows how far space photography has come while reminding us why our planet is worth protecting.
Four astronauts circling the moon captured a stunning new "Earthrise" image, echoing the famous 1968 photograph that helped spark the global environmental movement. The crew also witnessed "Earthset" during their historic journey farther from Earth than any human has traveled before.
Kiwis bought electric vehicles at record rates in March 2026, with registrations skyrocketing 380% compared to last year. Rising fuel costs and growing environmental awareness are driving thousands to make the switch to cleaner transportation.
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares how seeing Earth from space reveals our planet's fragility and transforms how we understand our shared responsibility. His insights on the Artemis II mission highlight how space exploration helps us better protect the home we all share.
The Guardian is inviting children ages 8 to 14 to submit nature writing for publication and payment. The deadline for spring entries is May 4, with four winners published in April and May.
The Nature Photography Contest has unveiled its breathtaking 2025 winners, featuring everything from playful wildlife moments to urgent environmental messages. Thomas Vijayan's powerful image of an orangutan pleading for its vanishing forest home took the top prize.
Nicole Stott spent 104 days in space and became the first person to speak Manx and paint watercolors beyond Earth. Her journey from ocean depths to orbit reveals a powerful message about protecting our planetary home.
For the first time ever, nearly a third of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change in their stories. Five films passed the "Climate Bechdel Test" by showing climate impacts and having characters recognize them.
Three out of four Canadians say recent wildfires have made them think seriously about forest restoration and better management. A new national survey reveals growing awareness of how trees protect communities and fight climate change.
Over 1,000 people gathered on Wisconsin's Lake Mendota for a festival honoring frozen lakes, even as climate change threatens to make the beloved winter tradition disappear. The event highlights how communities are cherishing fragile seasonal moments while facing an uncertain future.
Three-quarters of children spend less time outside than prison inmates, but a growing movement of forest schools is changing that. These outdoor classrooms are teaching kids to love nature through play and exploration.
A critically endangered moth named after the Avatar films just won New Zealand's bug competition by a landslide. The tiny moth's big victory is shining a spotlight on conservation efforts to protect unique species.
Hilda Palafox's first solo New York exhibition invites viewers to pause and reconnect with nature through warm-toned paintings and stone sculptures. Her work transforms environmental awareness into an act of resistance against our culture of constant consumption.
A Moroccan woodworking cooperative is giving rural young people a reason to stay in their villages instead of migrating to cities for work. By blending traditional argan and juniper wood craftsmanship with environmental awareness, Adrar Netment is proving heritage can create modern livelihoods.
India's greenest music festival just wrapped its 2025 edition with nearly 30,000 attendees and is already planning an 18-day immersive art experience. The certified sustainable event proves that doing good and feeling good can share the same stage.