In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili

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Jadav Payeng single-handedly turned a barren sandbar in northern India into a lush new forest ecosystem.

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These individuals and organizations support a variety of green causes with generously large donations.

It's time to cultivate a true appreciation for what we have.

It really is important to learn to love your stuff. But that love comes so much easier when there is less stuff to love.

Anas Cheema, a 22-year-old economics student at the University of Victoria, decided to dedicate his summer.

If the mere thought of sharks sends chills down your spine, consider the damage that a swarm of ants could inflict. And even cows have been known to be deadly.

Several German cities are planning to fight air pollution by eliminating fares on public transport.

Research conducted in Madison, Wisconsin, finds soil in developed residential landscapes is better at absorbing CO2 than forests.

To help erase unsightly yellowing brought on by air pollution, India's crown jewel is looking for new beauty miracles.

The Indian Supreme Court delivers a serious ultimatum to the government: clean up or tear down the ailing global architectural landmark.

Rainforest Action Network decides enough is enough with Obama's broken promises on mountaintop mining and stages dramatic protest in front of the EPA.

Yours truly will be featured on the latest edition of Climate TV talking about mountaintop mining and the future of climate activism: 'The war is just beginning

The Washington, D.C., river epitomizes the ecological dangers that plague many U.S waterways, according to a national environmental group.

Parts of the Appalachian Mountains are so buffered against climatic shifts they may provide a 'stronghold' against global warming, researchers report.

Here are 7 before-and-after images of cities, as seen from space, showing the impact humans have had on the surrounding environment.

The basic principles are pretty straightforward, but getting all the details right can be challenging. Probably the biggest issue is finding the right combinati

It's unclear whether some animals really smile to convey joy, but these critters sure look happy.

Michael Pollan discusses how the food system uses too much fossil fuel and reminds us that solar energy from plants is free.

Michael Pollan lists three things that need to be removed in order to get animals back on farms.

Michael Pollan reminds us that this is just the beginning. We need to write our legislators and make change happen. Show them that change is happening.

The president is getting a report card for his first 100 days in office from Michael Pollan and others. How's he doing on the food front?

When processed food marketers try to outsmart Michael Pollan, he turns the tables on them.

Fun holiday question: What foods on your holiday menu will eventually rot?

This short video of moving vegetables explains why so much food is grown yet so many people remain food insecure.

From the morality of bonobos to the importance of baking, each of these books explores a unique aspect of our humanity.

Birds may go quiet, bats may fly around and pets may become uneasy, but it's difficult to predict exactly how non-human animals will react.

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

Shawn James retired in his mid-40s and is living off the land, including building his own log cabin in the wilderness of Ontario.

The story of how a day spent on a frozen Maine lake skating turned into a mildly viral video.

Here are some quirky towns with their own distinct vibe that are worth a visit ... and might be a place you'd like to settle down.

BirdCast shows the volume and direction of birds in the U.S.

Obama and Jintao announce sweeping clean energy 'cooperation plan' that could significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Actor urges lawmakers to close environmental loopholes and increase oversight of industry.

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.

Is a bill that treats homelessness as a medical condition flawed? Or is it just what the doctor ordered?

Aaron Tucker was hoping a job interview would change his life, but he wound up saving a life instead.

As the season of giving approaches, support your local food bank's commitment to give less junk food and donate only nutritious food.

Cards are piling up for the man whose heart literally broke when his dog died.

Some are eyeing empty department stores as potential transitional housing for the homeless.

Why didn't someone think of this before?

Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.

Endurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans.

A community rallied to find a coyote trapped in plastic in the middle of a snowstorm.

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, discusses climate change with Jon Stewart.

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.

The EPA will continue to draw fire, but the veto weapon should protect the agency as long as Obama is in the White House.

EPA head Lisa Jackson will decide if dust standards for U.S. farms and ranches should be left alone or tightened.