Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation.

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

In North America alone, there is enough energy trapped beneath the Earth's surface to produce 10 times as much electricity as coal currently does.

Global investment in clean energy surged 17 percent to a record $257 billion last year, according to two new reports by the U.N. Environment Program.

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.

Construction equipment has moved into the land of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, to begin work on a border wall.

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.

The bees were staying alive by drinking the woman's tears.

The western monarch population may be on the verge of collapsing.

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.

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

It would be safe to say that Brooklyn's Big Green Theater — an eco-education program where kids create plays performed by adult actors — isn't what most f

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.

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

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.

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.

PBS Kids' beloved Arthur cartoon will spend Earth week teaching kids to go green.

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.

There are many candlelit activities to do with family or friends when you turn off the lights for an hour to raise awareness about climate change.

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

Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo."

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!

There are only 300 blue-throated macaws left in the wild.

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.

How to get ready for a great season of watching our feathered friends!

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.

Here are some fascinatingly odd ways that frost, ice and snow can appear. Here are some fascinatingly odd ways frost, ice and snow can appear.

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

Turret spiders, the minuscule relatives of tarantulas, pack a powerful punch for any insect venturing close to the castle walls.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem.

Scientists used computer models to predict how the glaciers would respond to future climate change, and the results were not reassuring.

The world's glaciers lost 260 gigatons of water each year between 2003 and 2009, making them responsible for almost a third of sea-level rise.

Four architecture students hope to build a seafaring crescent that would irrigate crops with icebergs and house 800 people.

More ships are navigating the perilous, frigid Northwest Passage through the Arctic Ocean, with large passenger vessels soon to join them.

If you visit Churchill, Manitoba, you won't be bouncing around like you're on the moon, but its lower gravity is a scientific oddity.

Father's Day gifts. This Father's Day give him the gift of organic or locally brewed beer.

Father's Day gifts. It's time to start looking for the perfect gift that will make both Dad and the planet smile.

Jenn Breckenridge of the Burn Clean blog recommends 3 fun, funky & functional gifts for Father's Day.

Father's Day doesn't get as much publicity as Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean he's not special.

Celebrate Father's Day by making sure your favorite dad's health is in tip-top shape.

Father's Day is coming up, read about what 10 different green blogger dads would like to get for the holiday.