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What started as fishermen documenting their daily catch in 19th century Japan has blossomed into gyotaku, an international fine art form celebrated from Italy to Australia. Artists worldwide now use this ancient fish printing technique to create stunning works while honoring marine life.
Writer Terry Tempest Williams watched an ant carry a flower petal across the Utah desert for 30 minutes, helped by fellow ants at every obstacle. The moment inspired her new book about finding grace in ordinary nature.
After two hours of failed rescue attempts, Taz from Ty's Rescue and Friends dove into debris-filled floodwater to save a trapped fox at a UAE construction site. The exhausted animal recovered overnight and returned to the wild the next day.
Saudi Arabia's public environmental awareness now exceeds 84 percent as the country celebrates major wins in wildlife protection and land restoration. The Kingdom has planted 159 million trees, rewilded 10,000 endangered animals, and expanded protected areas to nearly one-fifth of its territory.
The beloved naturalist who introduced millions to the beauty of our planet has spent 70 years showing us why nature matters. His journey from celebrating wildlife to urgently protecting it reflects how much our world has changed.
Hundreds gathered in southern England to compete in the quirky International Festival of Wormcharming, coaxing earthworms from the ground using only vibrations and sounds. The 40-year-old tradition celebrates nature while protecting every worm involved.
A cultural gathering in Rajasthan highlighted the conservation success of the Great Indian Bustard, whose population has grown from 100 to 173 birds in 2025. The Durbar event combined traditional crafts with environmental awareness in a historic palace setting.
A worldwide event this weekend turns city dwellers into citizen scientists by asking them to photograph wild plants and animals in their neighborhoods. Cities host more biodiversity than you might think, and the City Nature Challenge proves it.
NASA astronauts just returned from the moon with breathtaking new photos of Earth, including a rare view of our planet setting behind the lunar surface. These images join the ranks of history's most iconic space photos, reminding us how precious our home planet truly is.
In Finnish preschools, five-year-olds sort waste and sing songs about pollution as part of their daily routine. This early start on sustainability is shaping a generation ready to solve real environmental challenges.
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.
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