Over the years, we’ve turned research, anecdotes and everyday experiences into a whole constellation of stories about the way we impact our world. Still, some voices may be missing from the ...

Today, the Sahara Desert is defined by undulating sand dunes, unforgiving sun, and oppressive heat. But just 10,000 years ago, it was lush and verdant.

10,000 years ago, this iconic desert was unrecognizable. ... Still, that doesn’t mean these studies can’t help us understand the impact humans are having on the environment now.

Human Impact ''The formation of lake and river landscapes, ... Monsoonal imprint on late Quaternary landscapes of the Rub’ al Khali Desert. Communications Earth & Environment, 2025; 6 (1) ...

The human population of the Thar Desert is poised to flourish if residents can continue to adapt. Still, the authors mention the need to protect desert-adapted species and nomadic farming customs ...

For decades, David Maisel has been photographing places where humans are changing the environment so dramatically that the impact can be seen from the sky. For his latest project, Desolation ...

Some of the Southwest’s most iconic desert trees are running for their lives in what could be a grim harbinger for more temperate ecosystems across the West. A study in Functional Ecology off… ...

And always triple-check that what you're picking is safe for human consumption! “I think it’s good for people to first go out with an experienced forager and make sure they are getting the ...