2

The Pliocene called. It wants its CO2 levels back.

Earth's atmosphere hasn't had this much CO2 in human history, and possibly not since the Pliocene Epoch about 3 million years ago.



  • Climate & Weather

2

Florida Everglades fire spreads to 32,000 acres

The wildfire in the Florida Everglades has spread to 32,000 acres, and officials are using all the resources they can to contain it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

2014 James Beard Conference: Food as healthcare

You can watch the live stream of the conference and follow my live tweets from the event.




2

Friday food news roundup 1/30/2009

Food news from around the web for your weekend reading




2

Super green bowls 2010

Serving chili, jambalaya or chips n' dip at your Superbowl 44 shindig? Make sure your cupboards are stocked with bowls made from eco-materials.




2

Hitting the green sheets: '12 edition

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love <s>dungeon</s> den with stylish sheets and bedding made from organic cotton and o




2

Daily Briefing: Mon. 11/8/2010

Grizzlies becoming unbearable, oil kills Gulf coral, GOP sparks power struggle, and more.



  • Green News Roundup

2

How much can a 2,000-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail change a man? Take a look

Check out the amazing transformation one man goes through after hiking from Georgia to Maine.



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

82-year-old becomes oldest ever to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail

Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders, 82, hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in a year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

2

Cultures resonate in 2018 Sony World Photography Awards

From a man wearing a minotaur mask to a collection of taxidermy, these fascinating images were the 2018 Sony World Photography winners.



  • Arts & Culture

2

Environmental movies: The best of 2010

We've got picks that include documentaries, fantasy, fiction and even kid movies.



  • Arts & Culture

2

Student walks 20 miles to get to his first day of work and meets kindness every step of the way

Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work.




2

2011 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are just two of the great speakers scheduled for this year’s green jobs conference.




2

2011 Good Jobs Green Jobs keynote

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson delivered the opening keynote at the 2011 Good Jobs Green jobs conference.




2

Greening the fleet: Republicans criticize $26 a gallon biofuel being tested by the Navy

The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing.




2

Spring rewind 2014: 15 singular stories worth revisiting

From pistachio shell-powered eco-cities to tiny houses on the moon, this spring certainly wasn't short on starry-eyed intrigue and bold ambition.




2

7 must-see films at the 2016 Environmental Film Fest

Here are the films to catch at the country's largest environmental film fest — including one about making saké and the tragic industry of trophy hunting.



  • Arts & Culture

2

12 spectacular images from NASA&#39;s Spitzer telescope

The Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive it can see objects optical telescopes cannot. Here are some incredible images it has helped capture.




2

U.S. hits renewable energy record in 2012

2012 saw the highest rate of alternative, renewable energy sources in the United States.




2

Riding for renewables: Why I&#39;m pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine&#39;s governor

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.




2

By 2018, Dutch rail will be fully powered by wind

In a nation where transportation claims 20 percent of CO2 emissions, train travel will soon be a zero-emission affair.




2

20 household things you can clean with salt

Add this kitchen mainstay to your arsenal of natural cleaners.




2

12 creative uses for chalkboard paint

From gift boxes to fun furniture, there are all sorts of inventive ways you can use handy chalkboard paint.




2

​26 brilliant bathroom hacks

From cleaning your tub with fruit to organizing towels, try these quick tricks for the loo.




2

25 cleaning hacks to make your life easier

These tips will help you save money, time and effort while you get your house sparkly clean.




2

12-year-old wants to save the bee population

Student Jack Ross Pilkington is working to save dying bee populations and has even become a bit of a beekeeper.




2

21st miner: Chilean miner&#39;s mistress at surface; wife boycotts rescue

Video: Newscasters say relationship may be old news, but it does add a new twist to a day of reunions.



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

Is space big enough for 2 asteroid-mining companies?

The new company, Deep Space Industries, Inc., announced on Jan. 22 that it plans to mine asteroids for metals, water and other resources.




2

Lessons from 2015: We have to rethink how we talk about efficiency and green building

We can't just build better; we have to change the way we live.



  • Remodeling & Design

2

Why is a spill that started in 2004 still leaking oil in the Gulf of Mexico?

The oil leak may be releasing thousands of gallons per day, but after 14 years, it is finally at least partly contained.



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

2011: The year in spaceflight

Here's a rundown of the top 11 spaceflight stories of 2011, from the last mission of NASA's venerable space shuttle program to China's first-ever docking of two




2

Gingrich promises U.S. moon base by 2020

Visiting Florida's Space Coast ahead of next week's primary, the GOP presidential candidate vows to build a permanent U.S. colony on the moon.




2

Endeavour&#39;s landing in Los Angeles delayed to Sept. 21

Space shuttle Endeavour's highly anticipated arrival in Los Angeles has been deferred by a day.




2

Space shuttle begins 2-day road trip to California Science Center

Space shuttle Endeavour has hit the road in Los Angeles to start its two-day journey to its new home.




2

Sun propelled solar sail to launch in fall 2014

NASA will send off the "Sunjammer," a 128-ft solar sail, to record space weather and study the Sun.




2

How 2 private spaceships stack up: Dragon vs. Cygnus

Here's a handy cheat sheet to help you keep the spacecraft straight.




2

Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050

Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations.




2

Washington, D.C., to run entirely on renewable energy by 2032

District of Columbia lawmakers approve legislation that fast-tracks the city's bold clean energy goals.




2

In wake of Gulf oil spill, bacteria sucked up 200,000 tons of oil

Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

BP to pay historic penalty for 2010 oil spill

The oil giant has pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts and will pay a record $4.5 billion fine. Three of its employees have also been charged with manslaughter.



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

MILG: Mother&#39;s Day Gift Guide 2010

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2010. While Mother Nature is the main event this week, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating day just around the corner..




2

12 animals with the longest gestation period

Human mothers have a relatively long gestation period compared to the rest of the animal kingdom, but a few animal mothers go even further. Here's our list of t




2

Mother&#39;s Day Gift Guide 2011

While Mother Nature is the main event this week, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating day just around the corner...




2

Mommy Greenest: Mother&#39;s Day Gift Guide 2012

While Mother Nature is undisputedly the center of attention this coming weekend, don't forget that there's another Mother-celebrating Sunday on the horizon ...




2

Rosé for Mother&#39;s Day

Think sustainable pink for mom this Mother’s Day when you’re planning your celebrations.




2

Engineer wins 2009 Purpose Prize for inventing green bricks

Engineer Henry Liu is honored for inventing a way to transform toxic waste into environmentally friendly bricks used for construction.




2

Air pollution linked to 2 million deaths worldwide

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

2

To fight unemployment, India to plant 2 billion trees

A new initiative in India will employ up to 300,000 youths in an effort to improve air quality and provide opportunities to the unemployed.



  • Wilderness & Resources

2

12 ways to get clean air without chemicals

The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside. Want cleaner air? Here are 11 natural ways to clean your indoor air without using chemicals.




2

15 endangered animals to watch in 2015

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.