Arctic amplification is the intense warming in the Arctic. Greenhouse gases raise air temperatures, melting sea ice and thawing permafrost and initiating a feedback loop accelerating climate change.

Albatrosses can soar at high speeds for up to eight hours without even moving their wings. Learn more about these amazing birds and how to help them.

Codes, puzzles and cryptic public art tease us with their intrigue. Here's our list of 10 of the world's most cryptic unsolved mysteries and codes.

Plastic Recycling in the US Is a Fantasy—'It Does Not Work' Only 6% of plastics are actually recycled.

Animal testing remains legal in most of the world. Learn how the practice began—and is still performed—and how to know if your favorite cosmetics have been tested on animals.

Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.

The most remote places on Earth make ideal backdrops for extreme adventure. These islands and towns are home to some of the most isolated settlements.

The windiest place on earth is determined by average breeziness, strongest gusts, and susceptibility to storms. Here are 10 of the windiest spots.

Breathaboard Is a Greener Alternative to Drywall Made of agricultural waste, it is a drop-in replacement that stores carbon dioxide.

Here we look at the different types of glass, how to recycle them, what glass products are not recyclable, and the many benefits of giving new life to old glass.

Factoring in everything from land use to pesticides, water consumption, and emissions, here are the environmental impacts of oat milk vs. almond milk.

Plan to Build 15-Minute City for 80,000 People Wins Design Award Henning Larsen, KPMB, and SLA transform Toronto's Downsview Airport.