President Obama has a tricky balancing act to perform as BP plans to resume offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Planet Green to premiere new documentary about the impact on Gulf residents of the largest oil spill in American history.

Documentary will offer a bird’s-eye view of conservationists’ efforts to save wildlife affected by the disaster.

It's been a little more than a year since the Gulf oil spill. Jeff Corwin visits the Breton Wildlife Center in Louisiana to see how some of the pelicans affecte

Researchers have developed a soap made of iron rich salts which could one day safely clean tainted water.

The amendment, part of a pending transportation bill, marks the Gulf Coast's 'most important conservation victory in a decade,' advocates say.

Naturally occurring bacteria gobbled up at least 200,000 tons of oil and natural gas that spewed into the Gulf following the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, a new s

The oil giant has pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts and will pay a record $4.5 billion fine. Three of its employees have also been charged with manslaughter.

The energy-services giant will plead guilty to destroying evidence after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

The NOAA suspects the infectious morbillivirus is responsible for the unusually high number of dolphin strandings and deaths this month.

Greenpeace USA is seeking a senior strategist with experience managing organizers to mobilize grassroots members.

Researchers hope these rhinos could serve as surrogate mothers, saving the northern white rhino subspecies.

Mother's Day poems come in all shapes and sizes. Many address the poet’s memories of their mother. Others describe the poet’s gratitude for their mother. So

U.S. scores lower than many smaller and poorer countries on world motherhood rankings.

Our food blogger recommends books she loves as gifts for the mom you love.

Meet the "Saints of Somalia," a mother-daughter doctor team who have built a hospital, a school, and a peaceful community in the face of oppression and a civil

Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House on May 10 for mothers, grandmothers an

Photographer Elena Shumilova creates timeless images of childhood that touch people all around the world.

Mother's Day may be the perfect time for Duchess and Buttercup to find a family.

Tennessee Valley Authority announces plans for economic development projects in Roane County, the site of last December’s coal ash spill.

Industry and environmentalists find themselves on opposite ends of coal ash options.

Ruling is latest twist in a long debate over how to regulate and enforce coal ash disposal.

EPAcoal.org launches a Twitter campaign to send a strong message of support to the EPA for regulating toxic coal sludge so it doesn't enter the water supply.

Turn your world upside-down by practicing handstands, a whole-body move.

An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race.

If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in.

Kids make the best workout buddies. Here's how adults can tailor their exercise routines to a child's abilities.

Residents noticed 95-year-old Harvey Djerf struggling on his daily walks, so they came up with a kind solution.

NBA star LeBron James may have just launched a new fitness revolution with his use of "yoga bubbles."

It’s time to ditch the word "senior" and all the ageist baggage that goes with it.

New survey finds that a good outfit could be the key to fitness success.

Here's the secret to getting that smell out of your high-tech exercise wear.

Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health, here are some exercises for any fitness level.

Go ahead and have a seat. New research says it's not the sitting that's the problem.

New study finds several short bursts of exercise are just as effective as one long one.

Defying stereotypes, teenager Vilde Westeng aims to be the best halling dancer.

Thomas Panek just became the first blind runner to complete the NYC Half Marathon with guide dogs.

The benefits of cumulative exercise are well-documented. Here's how to get your exercise, 10 minutes at a time.

There's no one-size-fits-all solution for raising HDL cholesterol levels, but it can be done — and understanding inflammation is an important step.

Running doesn't have to be a struggle. Here's how to become a runner for life.

Everyone gets winded while climbing stairs, but sometimes it's a little more serious.

The Canary is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector-cum-air quality analyzer sporting good looks and remarkable smarts.

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year.

Tree rings of old eastern red cedars show improved tree growth and physiology since the Clean Air Act's implementation in the 1980s.

Visibility in Harbin, China has dropped to 33 feet in the wake of monster smog rolling through the area.

Can a vacuum suck up China's smog? Daan Roosegaarde will test his new technology soon in Beijing's parks.

Four cinder blocks + one minute of time = wonderfully functional rocket stove.

What good is it if all of the historical cities and natural beauty in China are covered by haze?

Air pollution exposure contributes to one in eight deaths around the globe, according to WHO estimates.