Up to the point that they actually burn, green, well-maintained plants can slow the spread of a fire by serving as “heat ...

A Chinese proverb says that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today. But it's not ...

The island of New Guinea is famed for its eye-popping diversity of plants, animals and human cultures. Estimated to host one-tenth of Earth’s species, it’s the world’s second-largest island and has ...

During World War I, the US government designed and built 80 communities for workers and their families, revealing what ...

Shelved plans from '60s for TVA project in NC unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ecology will make new dams more rare.

There’s something magical about strolling down Main Street in Newark, Delaware, where brick-lined sidewalks lead you past charming storefronts and the air practically hums with history. This isn’t ...

Newark, Delaware might look like your typical college town at first glance, but scratch beneath that blue-and-gold University of Delaware veneer and you’ll discover an antique lover’s playground that ...

Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew on the Pennine Moors. Wind sieving ...

The Top End of Australia's Northern Territory contains an extensive, awe-inspiring expanse of tropical savanna landscapes. It ...

Paying attention to soundscapes within the landscape design process can create a stronger sense of place and reduce unwanted ...