This weekend will feature several overlapping events meant to combat a growing plague of garbage around the world.

For the media, exonerated climate scientists aren't nearly as interesting as evil, manipulative ones.

Increasingly efficient computers belie the truth that our virtual world is using more and more electricity.

Nature has a great way of giving clues to the clueless. When spring arrives a little earlier, and fall stays a bit later, it’s not necessarily a good thing.

A perplexing amount of the planet's water slips deep into Earth's interior at some tectonic boundaries, a new study has found. But where does it go?

Antique bulbs create retro vibe but also are the most-energy guzzling option for restaurants.

Not only do we need to keep Earth safe from alien microbes, but we need to keep space safe from Earth microbes.

September event sparked a global aurora at Mars more than 25 times brighter than anything previously observed.

A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.

Idea of including environmental impact of food production won't fly this year.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

Because of the contentious nature of the Senate, the Supreme Court's ruling that there is not a "parallel track" for climate policy paves the way for a Washingt

The Earth's globally-perceptible seismic 'hum' is now being used to peer into its depths, shedding new light on the planet's inner layers.

Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air.

This report highlights 25 apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises and other primates on the brink of extinction.

A major milestone for the Planet 100 team .. 100 episodes. Woot!

Among other things, Rob Kutner thinks we're on the verge of a new Ice Age.

NASA is looking for someone to protect us from alien microbes — and the rest of the solar system from ourselves.

Instead of running errands, Tom Wagg used his one-week internship to earn a place in history.

Despite BP’s spill, energy legislation is unlikely to bring a reckoning to the true price of oil.

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.

Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991.

Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.'

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

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

Join Aveda in setting an Earth Day world record.

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

How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you.

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.

Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace.

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.

'Death Star' Vaporizes Its Own Planet: 1st Evidence

Astronomers have used instruments on board SOFIA, the world's largest airborne observatory, to examine a planet beyond solar system.

New Dwarf Planet In Our Solar System May Be The Farthest One Yet

For the first time ever, astronomers have directly observed planets in the process of being born.

Mars may one day have rings similar to Saturn's famous halo, new research suggests.

This opposition, which occurs every 2 years, is considered relatively favorable and precedes another event when Mars will be at its closest to Earth all year.

Researchers have found a rocky planet, GJ 1252 b, that's just 66.5 light-years away and it's zipping around a red dwarf star.

Scientists are studying new data from the Hubble telescope showing that planets with the density of cotton candy exist and they're called Super-Puffs.

NASA's Planet Hunter, TESS, discovered its first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet called TOI 700 d, located 100 light-years away.

While he was a NASA intern, Wolf Cukier discovered a planet while combing through data from the TESS satellite.

KELT-9b's star-like qualities include melting iron and smashing hydrogen molecules, meaning this is not a habitable place.

Astronomers have found a mini-moon called 2020 CD3 in Earth's orbit, but it won't be around for very much longer.

Learn simple tips to go green around your home and during the day from Laura Turner Seydel.

Laura Turner Seydel offers easy daily transportation tips to lessen your impact.

Learn how to make eco-smart decisions at home.

Learn what is green in the stimulus package.

Learn about the characters in Ted Turner's classic environmental animated series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers.