8 cultural traditions protected by UNESCO
December 30, 2017, 10:44 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
There are intangible parts of culture that are important, too.
Is time running out for the 'leap second'?
December 9, 2016, 2:22 p.m. by Russell McLendon
World leaders can't agree on nixing this tiny morsel of time, so we’ll just keep adding them until they figure it out.
As U.N. makes history on Earth Day, Leonardo DiCaprio reminds us not to rest on laurels
April 22, 2016, 2:31 p.m. by Russell McLendon
More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.
4 things to know about the Paris climate deal
December 14, 2015, 5 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.
Why the Paris climate talks might actually work
November 20, 2015, 9:44 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The U.N. summit is going on despite recent terrorist attacks, and it does so with diplomatic momentum as well as a renewed sense of global solidarity.
Rally behind ferrets, narwhals and coyotes in honor of World Wildlife Day
March 2, 2015, 9 a.m. by Catie Leary
The U.N. holiday's 2015 theme promotes getting serious about wildlife crime.
How storytelling can inspire positive change
October 29, 2014, 4:03 p.m. by Laura Moss
A key focus of this week's Transformational Media Summit is how sharing stories can change attitudes and raise awareness to help us create a more peaceful world.
What is Climate-Smart Agriculture?
October 1, 2014, 11:35 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
With a new Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security.
See the climate change poem that made the U.N. cry
September 24, 2014, 10:58 a.m. by Russell McLendon
A young poet from the Marshall Islands reportedly 'brought world leaders to tears' at the U.N. Climate Summit.
Locust swarms wreak havoc on Madagascar's farmlands
June 5, 2014, 9 a.m. by Catie Leary
The island country is experiencing a harrowing infestation of the Malagasy migratory locust, which threatens the livelihoods of the more than 13 million people.
Journalist gets up close and personal with a seal
April 4, 2014, 2:20 p.m. by Laura Moss
Video: While traveling through Antarctica, journalist Charlie Bird had an up-close encounter with some adorable seals that left him giggling.
UN report: Climate change already taking a major toll on Earth
March 31, 2014, 3:46 p.m. by Laura Poppick, LiveScience
The new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasized how climate-related issues, like water and food shortages, are causing conflicts around the world.
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Your 2018 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
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