Paris tries out all-night Metro runs
Paris makes changes in its transit system to make it more attractive to use than driving
Environment
New Zealand: No more swimming with dolphins
New Zealand is warning humans out of the water and limiting visit times to allow the dolphin population to stabilize and perhaps grow.
Marriott joins the war on tiny toiletries
Marriott, the world's largest hotel operator, is signing on for the environment by getting rid of its tiny disposable bottles.
UK gets world-first solar railway
A demonstration project on an English rail line may be the first step toward solar-powered trains.
SFO bans plastic water bottles
A city-wide ban on sales of single-use plastic on city property takes effect August 20.
Rome trades rides for recycling
Rome is trying out a plan that cleans up litter, encourages transit use and provides a unique way to pay a Metro fare.
Canary Islands: Leave all stones unturned!
Instagrammable stone towers are now becoming an environmental threat in the Canary Islands.
Arches National Park goes 'Dark Sky'
The park's dark skies make it an ideal place for star-viewing, adding to the attraction of its natural beauty.
Madrid: Old rules, new smog
Madrid's new mayor lifts the city's anti-pollution rules, and pollution levels spike dramatically.
Polluting cars face new Paris ban
Paris hopes to accelerate its drive for clean air by banning the most-polluting vehicles from its streets during weekdays.
The Inspiration of Yosemite
Kai Rambow shares some spectacular views of the park, made as he worked to perfect his own craft as a photographer.
Lindblad Expeditions goes carbon-neutral
A leading expedition cruise company has achieved an environmentally-based goal.
Will 'overtourism' ruin Chernobyl?
In the aftermath of a TV mini-series, bookings for tours of the nuclear disaster area are way up and some worry that the message is being lost.
South Carolina’s Rare Plant and Animal Species
Marilyn Jones reminds us that there is so much to see out-of-doors, and South Carolina has more than its share.
California moves to ban those tiny shampoos
A bill moving through the assembly would ban mini bottles to cut down on plastic waste. Hotels would be required to use larger bottles or bulk dispensers.