Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.

The Amazon rainforest fires have been burning for 3 weeks, and some are wondering why Brazil's crisis isn't getting more attention.

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.

Tokyo, which cleaned up its act in the 1970s, is a role model as the Chinese capital starts to address some of the world's worst air pollution.

Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern.

Loopholes in the Montreal Protocol may need to be tightened, researchers say.

Electronics giant announces it will compensate workers relocating to China for the poor quality of air they will have to breathe.

A new report from the American Lung Association finds that nearly 148 million Americans breathe unhealthy air.

Chilean soccer fans are urged do the unthinkable and kindly step away from their grills due to worsening air quality levels in Santiago.

It's well-known that secondhand smoke is bad for our health, but it's also dangerous for our furry friends.

The WELL standard picks up where LEED and other standards fear to tread.

The soot that covers statues and buildings makes even more smog, eventually hitting our lungs.

Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot.

China's most polluted cities have made strides in reducing air pollution, but there's still work to be done.

Preference for "cleaner" male trees and plants in urban settings may trigger extra sneezing and wheezing. That's botanical sexism, says Thomas Ogren.

This NASA image highlights wildfires, hurricanes and dust storms to show off the Earth's air quality.

Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.

Meet 15 rare animal species whose futures could be determined — for better or worse — in 2015.

Death by acid was the fate of the sea monsters that perished in Earth's biggest mass extinction, some 251 million years ago.

Sudan and two females of his subspecies are under constant surveillance in Kenya, but it may not be enough to save the northern white rhino from extinction.

Biologists map Earth's mammal diversity in a parallel universe without human civilization.

Here's a graphical glimpse at America's most endangered wildlife, where they live and how many are left.

Single roots can have thousand-dollar price tags, attracting poachers into protected lands, so what makes ginseng so valuable?

Mankind does some weird things to save animals from extinction.

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

Ancient 5-foot 7 penguin weighed at least 220 pounds and speared fish with its sizable beak.

Researchers study the genetic secrets of the world's last Pinta Island tortoise.

Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books.

Fans of Mother Nature Network's Facebook page can win a box full of green, limited-edition Ball® canning jars and much more.

What do you get when you merge superfoods and quality spirits? Cocktails for those who want to integrate mindfulness into all parts of their lives.

Vodka infused with pistachio shells adds nutty savoriness to the kick of a classic mule.

Try this pretty pineapple-orange and vodka cocktail.

Soon, customers may be able to shop and sip at a Target store in Chicago.

If you're forgoing alcohol this January, keep your taste buds entertained with these non-alcoholic drinks.

'Drynuary' was created to offset the wretched excess of the holidays, but is it beneficial?

The Maple Guild produces organic, non-GMO syrup from the largest sugar bush in the world.

The Finns have a word for drinking alone at home in your underwear. What other cool foreign food words don't we have?

Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex

There are many reasons to cast your eyes skyward this month.

For the next few weeks, about half an hour before sunrise, Mercury will peek over the southeastern horizon for observers in the northern hemisphere.

The surface of Mercury is shrinking faster than previously thought, photos from a NASA spacecraft orbiting the tiny planet reveal.

This April and May, see Mars shine, look out for meteor showers, marvel at Saturn's rings and keep your eyes peeled for a total lunar eclipse.

A NASA spacecraft slammed into the surface of Mercury on Thursday, April 30, bringing a groundbreaking mission to a dramatic end.

Think you're an expert at talking trash? Then you won't be afraid to test your recycling knowledge.

Want to delve inside someone's subconscious? Graphology might hold a key.

Many breeds have stand-out physical characteristics that make it easy to identify them, but can you name the dog from its ears?

If you find yourself glued to the TV when the Academy Awards roll around each year, this quiz might be your chance to shine.