Newsletter #41 State Of The Planet Earth - 2019-03-27

If you love articles about Nature and Earth, this page is for you. Happy reading!

10 epic adventures to take in Florida: Maryellen Kennedy Duckett

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With amazing wildlife and awe-inspiring wilderness areas, Florida is a natural launch pad for your next big adventure.

Trees release flammable methane—here's what that means for climate: Andrew Revkin

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There are more reasons than ever to conserve forests, but the surprising role of trees as a methane source adds a complication.

World's biggest T. rex discovered: Michael Greshko

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Heftier than an adult elephant, the 9.8-ton animal shows that predatory dinosaurs got older and bigger than once thought.

9 high-altitude cities worth a visit: National Geographic Staff

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Elevate your travel experiences.

Other 'Earths' are out there. Here are the best places to look.: Shannon Stirone

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A new catalog of more than 1,800 stars should increase the chances of spotting worlds like our own in our cosmic backyard.

This Stone Age settlement took humanity's first steps toward city life: Cristina Belmonte

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Settled more than 9,000 years ago in Turkey, Çatalhöyük focused on farming with the seeds of urban living planted at its heart.

See Hanoi like a Nat Geo Explorer: Tam Thi Ton

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Vietnam’s vibrant capital is an enchanting blend of old and new.

What are gravitational waves?: Michael Greshko

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Gravitational waves are created by some of the most powerful events in the universe.

Kids suffer most in one of Earth's most polluted cities: Beth Gardiner

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In winter, coal stoves and power plants choke Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, with smoke—and lung disease.

What is nuclear energy and is it a viable resource?: Christina Nunez

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Nuclear energy's future as an electricity source may depend on scientists' ability to make it cheaper and safer.