Patagonia

Plumes of smoke rise in the vicinity of Lake Steffen caused by a wildfire, near Rio Villegas, Argentina, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021.

Fire and climate change are altering Patagonia’s ecosystems

Climate Change

Wildfires have been raging in Patagonia, on the tip of South America, where until recently fires were rare — an unwelcome sign of things to come, scientists say.

Humpback whales undergo one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth — over 6,000 miles.

A NatGeo documentary reveals ‘Secrets of the Whales’

Nathaniel B Palmer in port

Antarctica Dispatch 1: Gearing up and shipping out

An image of a Patagonia beaver taken from a video by Motherboard.

It’s open season on Patagonia’s voracious, disruptive … beavers?

Environment

Beer mystery solved: A yeast voyage and the birth of lager

Environment
The World

Reaching for New Heights

The outdoor clothing gear company Patagonia combines work with play at its California headquarters. Virginia Biggar profiles this privately held company which is coming out with a new line of active-wear clothing manufactured from organically grown cotton.

Alone in the Wilderness

Bob Kull, author of the new book “Solitude,” tells Living on Earth about his year spent on an island with no human contact.

Cycling to the Bottom of the World

Botanist and author Jim Malusa recounts his adventures visiting the lowest point on every continent- by bicycle.

The World

High Infatuation

An audio portrait of professional rock climber, Steph Davis.