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Red Sea coral reefs keep thriving despite global warming

Red Sea coral reefs keep thriving despite global warming

As warming waters devastate coral around the world, the sea’s stunningly colorful reefs have been remarkably resilient. But pollution, mass tourism and overfishing put them at risk.
Descending into Florida's underwater caves

Descending into Florida's underwater caves

The world’s densest collection of freshwater springs is at the center of a slow-motion environmental tragedy.
The world has changed, so has '52 Places'

The world has changed, so has '52 Places'

Our annual list of destinations to visit this year looks at spots where visitors can be part of the solution to problems like overtourism and climate change.
Mount Kilimanjaro fires threaten a diverse ecosystem
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Mount Kilimanjaro fires threaten a diverse ecosystem

Strong winds and dry weather have hampered efforts to extinguish the spreading blaze on Africa’s highest peak.
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What does sustainable travel mean?

What does sustainable travel mean?

Most people want to support sustainable tourism, even though the concept remains fuzzy.
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