Barrier islands protect coasts with dunes. Storms can flatten them. Nature-based, low-cost solutions offer hope.

KENT COUNTY, MI - Residents across West Michigan are preparing to volunteer to clean streets, parks and neighborhoods in support of Earth Day. This year, the national day of environmental conservation ...

A BEAUTIFUL beach in the UK is often mistaken for being in Thailand – just because it is that pretty. Back in 2009, a picture ...

Over 400 student volunteers from across the city helped plant native beach vegetation along the dunes of Coney Island Creek ...

Members of a Caithness eco group, helping keep the coast clean, were shocked to find remnants of a boozy beach picnic ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

Dozens of friends, family, members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) and volunteers gathered at Lobsterville ...

For decades, the small sultanate of Oman has lured travelers with its deep ties to tradition and its tranquil desert quarter. Now it’s ready to face the future, thanks to an influx of new luxury ...

Beaufort, NC is a fascinating & historic place, just 2.5-hours drive from Raleigh. Follow our 36-hour itinerary on what to ...

Volunteers from Rush Tidy Towns, Malahide Tidy Towns, the Donabate/Portrane Clean Coasts group, and An Taisce’s Clean Coasts ...

Long Islanders are trading turf for texture as native plants, edible gardens and eco-friendly landscapes take root in ...

Flower-speckled sand dunes have returned to South Carlsbad State Beach thanks to a successful restoration started a little ...