As façades have become more insulated, sealed, and controlled, many of these spaces have gradually disappeared. The question, then, is not only how buildings protect human interiors, but what kinds of ...

Study looked at more than 67,000 vascular plant species Up to 16% could lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 May 23 (Reuters) - Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may ...

Readers respond to Sam Dumitriu’s article on protecting Britain’s environment In his article on nature protections (How can we really protect Britain’s environment?, 8 March), Sam Dumitriu of Britain ...

Some Habitat for Humanity chapters are altering their model and using factory-built housing on some of their sites. It's a change for the organization and for its volunteers. Habitat for Humanity and ...

A new report has found that 90% of Ireland's EU-protected habitats are in 'unfavourable’ conservation status, with 51% showing deteriorating trends across their national ranges. This includes sites ...

To someday allow scientists to stay underwater conducting research for days on end, the UK-based company DEEP has designed Vanguard, a "subsea human habitat." The company unveiled its prototype ...

BirdLife International’s 2025 Red List update reveals a record number of species in decline, but shows how habitat restoration can help even the most threatened species to recover. At BirdLife, ...

With deep roots, sturdy trunks, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, date palms (Phoenix dactylifera) are among the species best adapted to the arid desert environment. It is no ...

From cork-lined walls to algae-tinted windows, the future of living and working in outer space looks less like a weightless tin can and more like a comfy cruise ship. These living quarters promise ...

The Council has today adopted the amendment of the habitats directive that changes the level of protection of the wolf from “strictly protected” to “protected”. This update aligns the directive with ...

Today, member states' representatives (Coreper) approved the Council’s mandate on changing the protection status of the wolf, aligning EU legislation with the updated Bern Convention. The mandate ...

As the magnitude of water shortage issues arise globally, National Geographic Explorers along with the World Freshwater Initiative highlight stories of the communities facing critical challenges.