A dam on the Saint-Maurice River transformed the network of lakes and river valleys upstream. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
The Cheleken Peninsula and its two parallel spits comprise the hammerhead-like landform that juts into the eastern Caspian Sea. Read More…
The onset of autumn reds and yellows was delayed across the country following several unusually warm months. Read More…
Accessible to the intrepid boater, Washington state’s northern San Juan Islands include a marine state park with abundant natural beauty and geologic wonders. Read...
Two decades of satellite data show that the most destructive U.S. fires burn in grasslands and shrublands fanned by strong winds. Read More…
The rugged chain of islands is home to thousands of sheep and known for its white sand beaches. Read More…
A lunette dune fringing this dried Australian lake preserves relics from ancient times, while today’s grazing patterns create sharp visible contrasts on the land....
Satellite observations at night indicate that oil, gas, and mining have expanded across Earth’s northern latitudes. Read More…
An astronaut’s sweeping nighttime photograph of Namibia and South Africa reveals the region’s lighted communities, many of which are centered around mining. Read More…...
