The public park is one of the rare places in the city where ancient rocks, rich with history, mingle with modern life.

Many of the well-preserved fossils show the internal organs of several different arthropods.

After decades of spirited debate, relations may finally be thawing over a disputed island in the Arctic.

During the Russian leg of the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, the Tesla Roadster received clearance to park in Moscow’s famed Red Square.

In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower.

There are currently 15 national parks spread across England, Scotland and Wales. A new review might usher in the creation of even more.

Environmental artist Christo works his inimitable magic with 7,501 oil barrels in a new project at Hyde Park titled ' The London Mastaba.'

Geoparks use an area's geological heritage to draw attention to key environmental issues.

'Don't eat anything with more than five ingredients' should be a simple rule, but it's getting complicated.

In a step in the right direction, Whole Foods announces it will remove all unsustainable seafood choices from its stores by Earth Day.

The Aston Martin e-Cygnet will be available in 2013.

Unbeknownst to many, Canada now produces more oil than Texas or Kuwait. A new book, <i>Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent</i> uncovers the dark

Ads supporting the pipeline are the work of 2 political offshoots of Zuckerberg's social welfare organization.

NOAA scientists capture video of a wreckfish swallowing a shark whole.

Will Minnesota's most mystique-filled home go the way of Graceland?

This public art project in Aalborg is a lesson on creative use of public space.

A young boy said 'Wow!' after hearing Mozart at Boston Symphony Hall, and it sparked a viral push to find out who had produced this adorable reaction.

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.

Actor to be honored during Global Green's 15th Annual Millennium Awards for his work in fighting for a ban on hydrofracking.

Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Japan reflects on the 3rd anniversary of the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

In conjunction with Greenbuild 2012, prefab firm Blu Homes announces the acquisition of Modern Cabana, a family-run company specializing in stylish accessory dw

Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years.

Skip the stores and head outdoors to a nearby state park.

The demise of megalodon coincided with the loss of a third of the largest marine animal species, scientists say.

A Sitka spruce on Campbell Island may be the 'golden spike' that denotes the controversial beginning of the Anthropocene epoch.

If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.

Smart rooks collect litter at Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Western France, in exchange for food.

After studying under Ansel Adams, Rob Decker is creating posters of all the national parks with a nod to the WPA posters of the 1930s and '40s.

A young parkgoer returned a rock she took from Smoky Mountains National Park along with a drawing and a nice letter.

When processed food marketers try to outsmart Michael Pollan, he turns the tables on them.

Bark beetles that are ravaging Arizona's forests can be deterred by their own 'music,' according to new research.

The odds of a shark attack are already infinitesimal, but with a few simple precautions, it is possible to discourage them even further.

You have until Aug. 28 to get your lifetime National Park Service senior pass at the lower rate of $10.

The Danish capital's urban 'parkipelago' will eventually include a sauna, cafe and mussel farm.

If you're looking for ideas on where to travel this summer, this list compiled through a Yelp algorithm is a good starting point.

The air at 85% of national parks is unhealthy at times, report finds, building on a study that said concentration of smog-forming ozone rivals that of cities.

Actor urges lawmakers to close environmental loopholes and increase oversight of industry.

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.

Mark Ruffalo, actor and environmental activist whose family lives in an area of upstate New York directly where "fracking" is a common practice, explains the da

Rolling Stone's Jeff Goodell joins Morning Joe to discuss former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship and examining his role in the worst mining disaster in 40 yea

Supreme Court decides not to hear the case about a plan to build 'the world's largest garbage dump' near the iconic national park.

Basketball, mini-golf, a Ferris wheel, an underground lake and a spa are just some of the attractions found in this majestic 13th-century Romanian salt mine.

In a place where the streets flood with sewage after it rains, salvation may come in the form of a park.

Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun.

Just think of Indiana-based startup Try It Tiny as the Airbnb of tiny house-friendly land rentals.

A new study suggests the UNESCO status of Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park is in danger.

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.

National Park and Earth Week are right around the corner — see how much you know about our nation's protected areas.

Climate activists call for action to strengthen the most important piece of environmental legislation in history.