In a world where almost everything we do has an impact, it's hard to know where to even start.

From solar in Oakland to training black kids to code, Prince supported a lot of good. He just didn't talk about it.

From useful art to underground railway tunnels, the plastic rain barrel isn't the only way to harvest rainwater.

A new site, Parting.com, claims to be a 'Yelp' for funerals, bringing transparency and accountability to the funeral industry.

Other countries have already installed thousands of offshore turbines. Will the U.S. be next?

Grieving families are increasingly taking control of the funeral. But how far can they go?

We can't shield kids from the subject of death, so be prepared with some answers.

From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split.

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.

Life after death takes a botanical form with The Living Urn.

There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are appropriate for children.

The FCC ended net neutrality protections last year, but it may be restored after protests from companies and internet users.

Sometimes it seems like every other kid is allergic to something. Is that really the case and, if so, what can be done about it?

Delta all-female team flies female students to NASA in hopes of inspiring them to pursue STEM careers.

The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.

By creating a market for low-value wood, Enviva is helping landowners maintain their forests.

Ahoskie, a small town in North Carolina, can now buy new equipment and better training thanks to Enviva.

Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers.

A dozen active major wildfires are burning in California, including the Getty and Kinkade fires, causing widespread evacuations.

Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane.

Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez.

A century-old iron ship called 'Niagara scow' has moved 150 feet closer to the edge of Niagara Falls

Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time.

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.

Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain.

A descendant of the Newton Tree lives a private, unassuming life in California.

It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before.

These are the fee-free days for national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and more protected wilderness areas for 2020.

Rescuers scrambled to save 90-million-year-old Wollemi pines from encroaching fire in Australia.

The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February.

Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees.

The areas were part of national monuments in Utah that were dramatically shrunk in 2017.

A new tyrannosaur species of dinosaur called Thanatotheristes degrootorum or 'Reaper of Death' in Greek was discovered in Alberta.

Underwater Photographer of the Year winners include a smiling dolphin and octopus with a soccer ball.

Balloons may be colorful and cheery, but they're lousy for wildlife.

You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines.

A major new review calls for urgent action to restore our ailing oceans.

New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.

The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery.

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.

Botanists identify wild plants with sidewalk chalk to help draw attention to nature and discourage pesticide use.

The relationship may be mutually beneficial, researchers say, thanks to linked root systems that can help a forest act as a superorganism.

The blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island may be extinct in the wild, but scientists have a plan to bring it back.

The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.

A new study explores how social interactions affect our well-being.

Known as the 'crown jewel' of U.S. national forests, this ancient ecosystem is at a crossroads.

A renowned biologist wants us to set aside half the planet for wildlife, part of a growing effort to avert the first man-made mass extinction.

The ocean is rising faster than it has in 3,000 years. Here's why you should care.

The U.S. retreat from the Paris Agreement is bad news for the world, but it could be even worse for the U.S. itself.