This Village is Set to Become England's First Carbon-Neutral Community
Even though Ashton Hayes only has a population of 1,000 people, it's had a big impact on communities around the world.
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Indian School Asks Parents to Plant Trees Instead of Pay Tuition
This school's environmental initiative not only helps plant trees – it also gives low-income parents a break from expensive school fees.
Acid in the Air Returns to the Same Levels of a Century Ago
After decades of fighting industrial pollution following the Clean Air Act of 1970, the Earth's atmosphere is finally showing a new low for acid content.
Standing Rock Celebrates Victory After Army Corp Blocks Final Building Permit
After months of protesting against the Dakota Access Pipeline, Standing Rock natives are celebrating the Army Corp's decision to reroute construction.
Patagonia to Donate 100% of its Black Friday Sales to Environmental Groups
The clothing and travel gear retailer has always had a soft spot for the Earth – so for Black Friday, they're going to give back everything they make.
Britain's Rivers Are Cleanest in Decades
Britain's 2,300 urban rivers are the cleanest they've been in over two decades, according to a 21-year study that measured the presence of clean-river invertebrates - a yardstick for river health - which during the days of heavy industry and poor sewage treatment had declined considerably, but now appear to be making a comeback.
Endangered Species Day: 9 Success Stories to Make You Cheer Today
From tiny salamanders to giant whales, endangered species are recovering in all corners of the world. These awesome animals top the list of comebacks.
Scientists Finally Figured Out What's Making Undersea Crop Circles (Top 10 New Species)
Cartwheeling spiders, pufferfish that make crop circles on the sea bed, and a "chicken from hell" - the top 10 new species list boasts fascinating life forms.
St. Peter's Basilica Lit With Breathtaking Climate Change Art Projections (WATCH)
UPDATE: This magnificent program was captured LIVE so it now can rerun right on this page, WATCH below… On Tuesday December 8th, everyone in the world who is connected to the internet can tune into a live stream from Rome for a heavenly surprise. Starting 1pm EST, the face of St. Peter's Basilica will be […]
Giant Panda No Longer Endangered!
This surprising piece of good news shows how an integrated approach by governments and environmental groups can save our planet's vanishing biodiversity.
FDA Finally Bans Antibacterial Soaps Containing Triclosan and 18 Other Chemicals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that will ban many commonly used consumer antiseptic soaps.
Costa Rica Has Been Powered Only By Renewable Energy For 122 Days
After using renewable energy for 99% of their electricity in 2015, this Latin American country plans to be carbon neutral by 2021.
Tech Billionaires Make Largest Donation Ever to Preserve 24,000 Acres of California Coastline
The Santa Barbara County land is breathtakingly beautiful – and thanks to this married couple, it will be preserved for years to come.
Free Solar Panels to Be Installed on 800K Low-income UK Households
The initiative is also expected to create over 1,000 new jobs – most of which will be filled by military veterans.
Kenya Attacks Plastic Bag Problem With Toughest Ban in the World
Kenya is now one of forty countries that have taken a stance against plastic pollution – and their punishment is the strictest of all.
Orange is the New Green For Thriving Costa Rican Forests, Thanks to Orange Peels
Twenty years after the ‘leftovers' from industrial food production were dumped on a Costa Rican forest, the land is now a flourishing ecosystem.
City Pays Homeless to Learn Job Skills While Beautifying Riverbanks
A picturesque river is getting a makeover while 20 of the city's homeless in Reno, Nevada are getting a new chance at jobs and housing.
Penguin Always Returns From the Sea to Visit Man Who Saved Its Life
Ever since a retired bricklayer saved its life, this penguin regularly returns to visit the man on his Brazilian beach.
Fighting America's Invasive Plants: Eco-Goats to the Rescue
Invasive species have long been dealt with using a mixture of powerful chemicals and earth movers. But a new weapon has proven more powerful -- the goat. Brian Knox's herd of Eco Goats have been clearing hundreds of acres of invasive species, like kudzu, multiflora rose and bittersweet, up and down America's East Coast, more efficiently and effectively than previous methods.
Ancient Trees: Woman Spends 14 Years Photographing Earth's Oldest Trees
San Francisco based photographer Beth Moon has spent fourteen years capturing haunting images of ancient trees around the world.
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