The fossil fuel industry benefits from government money, but not renewables. In a forum with T. Boone Pickens at the National Press Club, media mogel Ted Turner

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Taking care of the Earth is frequently on our minds, but in honor of Earth Day on April 22, people often look to take that observance more seriously.

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The Nature Conservancy wants everyone to enjoy the earth this Earth Day by gathering outside to enjoy a meal. We've got some ideas to make sure your picnic hono

A heads-up to parents about Disneynature's newest release follows the story of two feline families struggling to survive in the African savannah.

From eco-snacks to community-wide green events, here are 10 great ways to celebrate and protect the planet.

Earth Day events and rallies will be held in several cities around the country. Here’s a quick look at some of the big ones.

Free coffee at Starbucks, carbon offsets and sustainable seafood are just a few examples of what businesses are doing in honor of Earth Day.

Lace up your sneakers and grab the kids for one of these family-friendly running races for Earth Day.

Nancy Sutley, chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, and Heather Zichal, deputy assistant to the president for Energy and Climate Change, take your ques

By treating 'the environment' as something outside our daily lives, Earth Day is no longer calibrated to meet the scope of the climate and energy crises — nor

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These Earth Day facts shed some light on the annual tradition and how it has changed over time.

Take a journey through decades of U.S. environmental history with MNN's Earth Day board game.

Your guide to TV and movies celebrating the planet for Earth Week 2012.

In honor of Earth Day's namesake orb, here's a time-lapse tour of Earth itself.

No generations in the history of human civilization have consumed as much of the planet's natural bounty as the ones alive today. So what are we doing this Eart

Retailers can't seem to let a holiday pass without building a sale around it. Fortunately, these companies' Earth Day promotions focus on eco-friendly products.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t

Keep it simple this Earth Day with these easy-going, eco-savvy ideas.

As marketers use Earth Day to hock anything and everything, including a 'Real Housewives' episode, bloggers weigh in on the ridiculousness of it all.

Groupon deals, rain barrels, epic videos and the marketing hype surrounding Earth Day.

World Elephant Day, National Dog Day and Southern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day are just a few celebratory days to mark on your calendar.

A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000.

Submit your Earth Day lesson plan to this contest and you win could tons of cool prizes for your classroom.

Green moms from around the Web share their plans for celebrating Earth Day this year.

A look at Earth Day's history and six things you can do to make the planet better.

Your guide to the holiday's planet-centric programs.

The search engine shows the globe some love in celebration of April 22.

Not sure how to celebrate Earth Day with your family? Here are 22 eco-savvy ideas to get you started.

In honor of Earth Day, NASA has released an awe-inspiring video of the best imagery captured by its Earth-observing satellites.

The launch of Earth Day in 1970 raised suspicions in Washington, D.C.

We asked Carla Hall, Mayim Bialik, Andy Richter, Izabella Miko about their Earth Day plans.

Celebrate the planet with these TV shows, movies and even a radio program.

Cuddle up with your favorite snuggle bunny and one of these great green reads to celebrate Earth Day with your family.

Celebrate National Parks Week and Earth Day with us with this breathtaking visual tour of some of the most beautiful sights in America's national parks.

If nothing else, taking a picture of yourself in nature for Earth Day will get you outside.

From environmental tips to hanging out with monkeys, there's no shortage of Earth Day entertainment.

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.

A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.

Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success.

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.

On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife!

Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies.

You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws.

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.

The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!