Park and forest managers can’t rely on the past any longer to understand future risks. Fires, pests and climate change are changing the game.

Montgomery once closed all of its parks rather than desegregate them. Today, the city’s long history of racial inequality is still reflected in the state of its parks and green spaces.

What really happens when lightning strikes cars, what to do if you’re out in the open or on a beach, and other tips for National Lightning Safety Awareness Week.

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 23-29, 2024. With the U.S. averaging 37 million lightning strikes and 21 deaths a year, it’s a good idea to pay attention.

City parks are like outdoor living rooms: If people feel welcome and relaxed, they will settle in.

A new report lays out steps communities can take to help their residents survive heat waves as the risk of dangerous temperatures rises.

The UK government wants every household in England to be within 15 minutes walk of a park, woodland or water.

A longtime critic of Atlanta’s BeltLine explains how the popular network of parks has increased inequality in the city and driven out lower-income residents.

Governments, scientists and conservation groups are working to protect 30% of Earth’s land and water for nature by 2030. Two scientists explain why scale matters for reaching that goal.

We know cities need green spaces – but what should they look like and where should they go?