Park Kicks Dirty Chemical Sprays For Greener, More Entertaining Weeders
Instead of toxic chemicals or heavy machinery, these adorable landscapers are hard at work clearing this park of invasive plants.
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Mother and Baby Survive Being Sucked Through Tornado (Video)
This mother would not let go of the car seat holding her 2-month-old daughter even though they were being thrown through the air by a vicious tornado.
America Has More Trees Now Than It Had a Century Ago
Replacing all the trees that Americans cut down since the 1600s is no easy battle – but this new report suggests that things are looking up.
Shimmering Leaves in Paris are Actually Tiny Wind Turbines
These metal trees popping up around Paris may be small – but they're powerful examples of functioning urban sustainability.
These 6 Sustainability Projects Show the Future Isn't Looking So Dismal
The mainstream media makes it seem like the Earth is only being destroyed, but environmental scientists disagree, thanks, in part, to these 6 projects.
The Heartwarming Moment When This Swan Was Reunited With Its Rescuer
Even though the two had been separated for years, this swan didn't forget the loving arms of its rescuer.
Photo of the Day - It's Cow Appreciation Day
It's easy to forget how important they are to our food chain, so July 11th is Cow Appreciation Day. Here are some great ways to say "Moo-chas Grasses" to bovines everywhere
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.
The Splendor of Dragonflies Close-Up (Photo of the Day)
These photos of dragonflies will prompt you to take more notice of them while out hiking or walking, and look for them performing their obelisk pose.
Selfless Rescue of Bald Eagle Creates Selfie, and Video, of a Lifetime
After freeing a bald eagle from a hunter's trap, the bird appeared grateful enough to pose for a selfie with its rescuers.
Social Media Photos Are Actually Helping Researchers Study the Landscape
Thanks to the tags, comments, and location services attached to social media photos, scientists are actually able survey natural landscapes.
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.
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.
SeaWorld Ends Captive Breeding of Orcas at All its Parks
SeaWorld plans to end its orca breeding programs at all its parks and the audience performances for its last generation of killer whales.
Eagles Rebound in NJ: From a Mere Two to 156 Pairs
The bald eagle population, once so decimated by the pesticide DDT that only a single pair nested in New Jersey, is on the rebound. The statewide population now numbers 156 nesting pairs -- up from 128 last year -- thanks to efforts by the federal government and several generations of conservationists.
Hubble Captures Giant Emoji in the Stars
A galaxy cluster in the shape of an emoji appeared to smile down on Earth, with the grin formed by the distortion of light from strong gravitational lensing. The unique photo was taken by the Hubble telescope, but found and cropped by an amateur astronomer.
Wild Bison Roam East of the Mississippi, First Time Since 1830s
A program by the Nature Conservancy seeks to restore grasslands in Illinois, which is known as the Prairie State even though 99 percent of that landscape has been lost to farming. A herd of 30 bison now roam the undulating hills as the centerpiece of the restoration project.
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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