'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
NJ bag ban goes into effect
One of the strictest bans on single-use bags in the country has gone into effect in New Jersey. The ban started at midnight on Wednesday.
One of the strictest bans on single-use bags in the country has gone into effect in New Jersey. The ban started at midnight on Wednesday.
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Biden visits Seattle on Earth Day: President signs order to protect old-growth forests from fire
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.
NYC Earth Day road closures
Streets in all five boroughs will be closed to car and truck traffic as part of Car-Free Earth Day on Saturday.
Streets in all five boroughs will be closed to car and truck traffic as part of Car-Free Earth Day on Saturday.
How textile recycling is giving a ripped shirt new life
Clothes and blankets, it turns out, can keep you warm in more than one life.
Clothes and blankets, it turns out, can keep you warm in more than one life.
Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
How ‘Captain Planet’ inspired an environmental movement
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
NYC reservoir releases raise worries about stormier future
New York City is under fire for sometimes releasing massive amounts of water a day from a key reservoir in the Catskill Mountains.
New York City is under fire for sometimes releasing massive amounts of water a day from a key reservoir in the Catskill Mountains.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.