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Special Report
Our Sustainable Future
A hub dedicated to the latest on how global change affects life on Earth today and on what solutions scientists, including those at the Smithsonian, are researching to build a more sustainable planet
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How Dairy Farmers Are Turning Manure Into Money
These New Englanders have found a way to help the planet and convert more than 9,000 tons of cow waste annually into electricity
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Why Buying ‘Bird Friendly Cocoa’ Is a Sweet Deal
The Smithsonian launches a new certification for chocolate lovers looking to help their feathery friends
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Sustainability at the Smithsonian
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Sustainability News From Smithsonian Magazine
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The original plan for Hammarby Sjöstad was for an eco-village aimed at attracting the Olympics. They never came, but the locals moved in and, with upgrades, hope to be carbon neutral by 2030
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Dataland’s immersive exhibitions, generated with artificial intelligence, will debut to the public on June 20, with an inaugural show about rainforests trained on millions of images of nature
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Chiringuitos Offer the Quintessential Beach Bar Experience on Spain’s Costa del Sol
Steeped in history, the seafood joints are evolving to keep up with a global clientele and tightening environmental regulations
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For hundreds of years, Khasi and Jaintia people in Meghalaya, India, have woven the roots of Indian rubber trees into structures that help them navigate flooded areas
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This Massive Mural Made From 100,000 Bottle Caps Is One Artist’s Reinterpretation of ‘The Mona Lisa’
Óscar Olivares, who is known for working with recycled materials, completed the 43-foot-tall artwork in Zacamil, El Salvador, in February
Climate Change News
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A patch of water south of Greenland and Iceland has cooled by nearly 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1900. A new study suggests that it shows a crucial system of ocean currents is weakening, which could alter Earth’s climate
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Meanwhile, other institutions offer their air-conditioned spaces as a way for residents and tourists to beat the heat
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New research has mapped more than 64,000 square miles where the crucial habitat seems to be somewhat protected from the impacts of the warming ocean
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The legendary bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor is said to have used the massive tree as a hideout while running from the sheriff of Nottingham
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The ‘Super’ El Niño Has Arrived. Here’s How It Might Affect the World’s Weather and Economy
The naturally occurring climate pattern, characterized by warm surface water in the Pacific Ocean, that has just started could be one of the strongest ever recorded, according to experts
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Researchers analyzed satellite imagery of the volcanic plume and found evidence that the potent greenhouse gas had broken down. The work could inform artificial interventions aiming to mitigate global warming, scientists say
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Giant, Destructive Hail Is Becoming More Common With Climate Change, Study Says
As the atmosphere warms, the potential for hail as large as a grapefruit is growing