U.K. to Ban Fishing Harvests in Vast Swath of Its Seas
More and more entire ocean ecosystems are being rescued by proactive governments stepping up to protect the planet and its sea life.
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Need a Smile? Watch This Baby Elephant Play in a Kiddie Pool
If you're ever feeling down from negative news, why not take a minute out of your day to watch a tiny elephant frolic about in a swimming pool?
Halting a Century of Decline, Tiger Numbers are Now Growing
After a century of constant decline, the number of wild tigers has grown by double digits since 2010..
Have You Ever Wanted to Rapel Down a Skyscraper? Now is Your Chance
Not only can you indulge your thrill-seeking impulses by rappelling a 30-foot building, but you can raise money for charity as well.
Losing Cyclist Pulls Off Stunning Wall Ride to Win Race (WATCH)
Due to a nasty wipeout, it looked like Michael Marosi was going to come in last place – until he used one of the race walls to leap into first.
Buckwheat Wildflower Discovered 69 Years After Disappearing
After years of failed breeding attempts to save this sweet wildflower species, a small crop of the endangered blooms brought hope to scientists' hearts.
EPA Takes First Steps in Cleaning Toxic Mines in Navajo Nation
These 50 abandoned uranium mines on Native American territory have been emitting harmful radiation long enough– $1 billion has been dedicated to ending it.
Tony Robbins: How Can the Anniversary of 9/11 be Used to Change Your Life?
Tony Robbins awoke the day of 9/11 about to conduct a training session in Hawaii for 2,000 people from 39 countries, teaching Emotional Mastery. Instead of canceling the day's session, he decided to bring together this diverse audience -- people from different religions and cultures -- and get them to redirect their focus to somehow serve a greater good.
Tasmanian Devils Are Adapting to Fight Debilitating Cancer
After losing almost 80% of their population, the roguish little animals are making a big comeback thanks to a new cancer-resistant gene variant.
New Guidelines Will Push Landfills to Convert Their Emissions into Electricity
American landfills account for about 20% of the carbon emissions in the country – that's why the EPA's finally taking steps to slash that number down.
Old New York City Toilets Used to Reintroduce Oysters
These old potties weren't going to get many more miles on them until they were put to use repopulating the oysters of the New York Harbor.
Flight Attendant Delights Passengers With Looney Tunes Safety Speech
When this Southwest flight attendant was supposed to be doing the concluding safety speech for his passengers, he decided to have a little cartoon fun.