'These fires are a situation that humanity cannot tolerate.' – Carlos Durigan, WCS Brazil

The carbon footprint of air freight is ten times that of truck freight; perhaps it's time for "slow shopping."

Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight.

These striking works combine natural materials with artificial processes to create crystallized surfaces reminiscent of coral.

The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight.

A secret deal lets the homebuilders dominate the committees that write the building codes for housing.

The top 10 percent consumes 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 percent.

If you must shop, do it from a company that's spreading the wealth.

Good affordable bikes, safe places to ride, and secure places to park.

From making shoes out of marine debris to the Run For The Oceans global initiative, this dynamic partnership is tackling plastic pollution in a big way.

Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking?

Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have developed a zebra-smelling cattle collar which will be tested on Masai herds subject to the biting tsetse fly,

Have you ever gone to the moon and back? Moon trees made the journey — or rather, their seeds did.

Here's everything to know about this year's unique September full moon.

They show that the struggle is real, and you're not alone.

Consumer demand for meat, soy, palm oil, and more has resulted in 60% of primate species facing extinction.

There isn't much choice, as groundwater reserves are insufficient. But really...is bottled water any worse than this? Four years behind schedule and nearly $80 million over the original budget, the nation's largest sea water desalination facility

It lets them be creative with their cooking and the kind of spaces they set up in.

The secret to a diet that makes the microbes in your gut healthy, for fighting obesity and disease

Whether for parental sanity or oceanic health, this is a powerful step toward a much better world.

The anti-straw movement is definitely having a moment. Let's hope the momentum continues.

Are we really going to let this happen on our watch?

Serious threats are endangering lightning bugs across the globe; and they are all thanks to humans.

Over the last 30 years, habitat loss for imperiled species in the U.S. was more than twice as great on non-protected private lands than on federally protected public lands.

This is turning into a really big bandwagon.

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.

Think outside of the houseplant box with these unique ways to bring some green indoors.

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.

Four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing in Hungary as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in three counties. A

Personal care is a big subject, but we'll focus on caring for our general appearance: Cleansing and cosmetics, hair care, skin care, makeup, hair removal and, of course, that time of the month most women deal

Made from virgin materials that require resource-intensive manufacturing processes, reusable water bottles aren't the perfect solution that you may think.

Remember how aluminum cans are "100 percent recyclable into pure aluminum"? They lied.

The animals get distracted and distressed. Oh, and you could get your head bitten off.

Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help.

A shark's fin is like its fingerprint, with each animal having its own unique patterns and scars.

The tech giant just agreed to purchase all of the energy from GE's Tullahennel wind farm.

Our photo of the day comes from Los Banos, California.

Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state.

Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna.

Our photo of the day provides a lesson in the origins of seashells.

Why are we not surprised?

The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future.

Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. That’s the theme of World Water Day 2019. It’s a day made official by the United Nations General Assembly that takes place every year on March 22.

Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament.

They may be giving up four walls, but they are getting a lot in return.

Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way."

Out of 300 photos of golden cats taken over the course of over 18,000 trap days, just four images of kittens have been captured.

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.