Erosion forces closure of popular Cap Ferret beach, France
Part of a popular Gironde beach, on the southwestern coast of France, is to remain closed for the forseeable future, after it was declared too dangerous for the public to access.
Plane Flies Across The Pacific Using Only Solar Power
A solar-powered plane has completed a three-day nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean without a single drop of fuel, marking a major milestone for innovations in renewable energy.
The Shores Around Us; A Book By John R. Gillis
This book of essays aims to join natural and human history together by demonstrating how inseparable are humanity and the shores around us.
Facebook, Google campuses at risk of being flooded due to sea level rise
Technology giants including Facebook and Google face the prospect of their prestigious Silicon Valley headquarters becoming swamped by water as rising sea levels threaten to submerge much of the property development boom gripping San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Brazil Amazon dam project suspended over concerns for indigenous people
Plans to build a 8,000-megawatt dam in the Amazon (the São Luiz do Tapajós dam) have been put on hold after Brazil’s environmental agency, Ibama, suspended the licensing process over concerns about its impact on the indigenous community in the region.
‘Today is an historic day,’ says Ban, as 175 countries sign Paris climate accord
As 175 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement at United Nations Headquarters today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the next critical step is to ensure that the landmark accord for global action on climate change enters into force as soon as possible.
On Earth Day: At least 171 nations to sign hard-won climate pact
At least 171 world leaders gathered today at the United Nations to sign a sweeping climate agreement negotiated last year and aimed at slowing global warming. While the ceremony is something of a culmination, it’s only the second of three steps to make the comprehensive climate deal a reality.
In honor of Earth Day: National Geographic photos sharing on Instagram
After 46 years, people around the world are still honoring Earth Day with a different theme every year. This year’s theme is Trees for the Earth. Earth Day Network is calling people to action by encouraging them to plant trees through organized events around the world. Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic by sharing your best pictures that illustrate the mysteries and magic of our planet.
Astronaut Photography from Space Helped ‘Discover the Earth’
In December 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to leave Earth orbit and head for the moon. They also became the first to look back at their home planet and see the entire world in one glimpse. The view they shared had an everlasting impact. “When you see the beauty of our planet, it is striking, it’s sobering…”