Peru Saves 2 Million Acres Of Rainforest With New Yaguas National Park
Peru officially established the Yaguas National Park, a massive rainforest that stretches over two million acres — and is the the home for over 1,000 indigenous people.
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Portland Is The Latest City To Ditch Plastic Straws
Portland is the latest city to ditch plastic straws — with bars and restaurants joining the #StopSucking movement and joining other eco-friendly cities like Seattle.
NYC's Air Quality Is Cleaner Than Ever Since Monitoring Began
New York City has the cleanest air quality since it began monitoring results a decade ago.
New Disney Solar Farm Will Power Two Theme Parks
Disney World will power two theme parks with solar power.
Secretary-General Of UN's Top Tourism Organization Talks Sustainable Tourism
Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization, talks sustainable tourism.
This Hotel In One Of The Driest Deserts In The World Runs On Solar Power
A hotel in the northern Chile town of San Pedro called Tierra Atacama announced that they were going fully solar.
A New Farm-to-Table Food Experience In The Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is becoming more sustainable.
10 Stunning Hotels From Around The World That Run On Renewable Energy
Hotels are becoming more eco-friendly and running on renewable energy.
Urban Planners Are Saving The Planet With Redesigned, Walkable Cities
Urban Planners are designing walkable cities to help the Earth.
Australia Is Pouring $349 Million Into Funding For The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is receiving a big supportive measure from the Australian government.
We Asked A Park Ranger What It's Really Like To Work In Nature
We asked a park ranger about her experience working in nature.
This Is The First "Energy Positive" Hotel To Open Above The Arctic Circle
A team of architects in Norway have designed an energy positive hotel located above the Arctic Circle called Svart that can only be accessed by boat.
Sustainable Safari Options For Eco-Conscious Travelers
Sustainable safaris are possible — here are a few recommendations.
Adventure Travel's March Toward Sustainability
Adventure travel and ecotourism are become one and the same.
9 Family Tour Operators Committed To Sustainable Tourism
These 9 tour operators encourage sustainable tourism for the whole family.
This New Hotel Is Designed To Harness Energy From The Ocean
The Harmonic Turbine Tidal Hotel is harnessing renewable energy from the ocean and wind.
How to Foster New Generations of Global Citizens Through Travel
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The 'Wildlife Selfie Code' Helps You Take Great Pics Without Harming Animals
The 'Wildlife Selfie Code' will help you pose with a wild animal without causing any harm.
Luxury Resort Offers Guests Eco-Friendly Pods In The Swiss Alps
There's no reason you can't enjoy a luxury vacation without being green. This resort in the Swiss Alps lets you see Europe in sustainable style.
Trash-Free Flight Has Successful Trial on Australia's Qantas Airways
Qantas just operated a flight that sent zero trash to landfill in Australia.
Endangered Right Whales Spotted With New Calves, Providing a Ray of Hope for the Species' Future
The right whale population is limited — but luckily, it's finally growing.
The States That Use the Most Glyphosate — And What You Can Do About It
Glyphosate use varies state by state — take a look at the visual data.
Chicago Pledges 100 Percent Renewable Energy by 2040
Chicago has officially come up with a plan to achieve 100 percent renewable energy.
Netflix's 'Our Planet' Has People in Tears — And Ready to Do Good for the Earth
Netflix's new docuseries 'Our Planet' has people crying over how gorgeous nature is — and inspired to better for the planet.
Figuring Out if a Hotel is Eco-Friendly Just Got a Lot Easier
The EMA Green Seal for Hospitality will be a new benchmark for how eco-friendly a hotel is.
If You Love Animals, Don't Visit Zoos or Aquariums — Consider This Ethical Option Instead
Zoos and aquariums take animals from the wild and exploit them for entertainment.
Miami Bans Glyphosate, the Infamous Monsanto Herbicide Polluting the City's Lakes
Miami officials are no longer allowed to use glyphosate, a herbicide most commonly found in Monsanto's Roundup.
Mardi Gras Is Getting Greener as New Biodegradable Beads Emerge
A scientist concerned with Mardi Gras' waste problem has developed an eco-friendly alternative to plastic throws.
You Won't See Single-Use Drink Bottles at This Major Music Festival Anymore
The annual Glastonbury Music Festival will not sell or provide plastic water bottles this year.
Overheating Oceans and Overfishing Has Caused Fish Populations to Significantly Decline, Study Finds
A new study observed a significant dip in fish populations in the world's oceans.
Gisele Bündchen Embraces Nature in Cover Shoot for 'Vogue Germany's' Sustainability Issue
Vogue Germany chose Gisele Bündchen to cover its special environmental issue.
Researchers Discovered Microplastics in Animals in the Ocean's Deepest Trenches
Researchers found microplastics in the bodies of crustaceans living 10,890 meters deep in the ocean.
How Shipping Company Maersk Plans to Go Carbon Neutral
Maersk is working to make its expansive shipping process carbon neutral.
Emirates Sees a 40% Increase in Plant-Based Meal Requests on Flights
Emirates reports that more people than ever are ordering plant-based food options.
Experts at Joshua Tree National Park Warn Damage Caused by the Shutdown Could Take “Centuries” to Heal
The damage caused by the lack of care during the government shutdown could take hundreds of years to be fixed, experts at Joshua Tree warn.
These Are the Best Cities in the U.S. for Vegetarians
Find out which U.S. cities has the most food options for vegetarians.
Spain Brings Renewable Energy to State-Owned Paradores
Spain is embracing renewable energy by introducing solar panels at the state-owned Paradores.
First Plastic-Free Passenger Flight Takes Off
An airline in Portugal introduced the first plastic-free flight.
9 Tips for Traveling While Zero-Waste
Traveling while trying to live a zero-waste life is hard but not impossible — follow these tips to make your trip easier.
Milan Plans to Plant 3 Million Trees by 2030
Milan shares their ambitious plan to fight for a greener future for its citizens by planting 3 million trees in the next decade.
Zoos Release Critically Endangered Dusky Gopher Frogs Into The Wild
The dusky gopher frog, whose fate is currently under Supreme Court review, got a population boost from zoos in Detroit and Omaha, which released about 300 amphibians into the wild.
This Stunning Eco-Resort In Tulum Is Made Out Of All-Natural Materials
The Mexican getaway offers five oceanfront rooms and luxury beach huts that were built to be as eco-friendly as possible.
Inside The World's First Solar-Powered Airport
India's seventh busiest airport has been completely solar-powered since 2015, and it's inspiring other travel hubs in the country and Ghana to do the same.
How Disney Is Making Its Parks More Eco-Friendly
Disney is tackling its emissions and waste targets by adding a new solar power site to Disney World, banning plastic straws, and switching to LED.
Virgin Atlantic Takes First Flight On A More Sustainable Jet Fuel
The Richard Branson company has completed its first test flight with LanzaTech jet fuel, derived from industrial waste gases on steel mills.
Uber Will Donate $10 Million To Sustainable Initiatives
The ride-share app is aiming to ease traffic congestion and boost public transit with a multi-million fund supporting congestion pricing plans, e-bike chargers, and public road data.
Porsche Unveils New Fast-Charging EV Stations
The "electric pit stop" includes FlexBoxes which provide cooling, charing points, and extra storage batteries where the grid connection is unreliable.
UNESCO Launches New Platform For Travelers With ‘World Heritage Journeys’
UNESCO is launching the first-ever web platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable travel.
