Originally published in 1974, Robert Adams’ book The New West signaled a shift in photographic representation of the American landscape. Eschewing photogra­phy’s role in romanticizing the West, Adams focused instead on the construc­tion of tract and mobile homes, sub­divisions, shopping centers, and urban sprawl. Watch a discussion about the impact of Adams’ work.

How well is the New York City Memorandum of Agreement of 1997 working? The Agreement is intended to protect the quality, affordability and availability of the drinking water of almost 10 million residents of New York City and surrounding counties.

They are among the most reliable witnesses to a crime — expert in their testimony and bulletproof in their account. Yet they never utter a single word. They are the animals, plants, and insects that are being recruited by a special breed of forensic scientists to solve the most seemingly impenetrable of crimes. Explore the fascinating world of wildlife-related forensics.

Twice a year, the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan’s city grid of streets, and the sun peers down the building canyons at sunset. The first set occurs May 29th …

Bike sharing is all the rage in Europe. Now, Washington D.C., Chicago and San Francisco are among a handful of cities implementing bike-sharing programs in an effort to tackle traffic problems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost eco-cachet. Learn more about bike sharing, and watch a video about one of the first bike sharing programs in North America.