Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.

Roughly 14,000 acres along the Savannah River will forever remain undeveloped, thanks to this conservation team work.

Researchers are exploring 386-million-year old fossilized tree roots in the Catskills region of New York.

Part cultural icon and part invasive nuisance, tumbleweeds have an intriguing and tangled history.

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.

Researchers unveil the most detailed map of what's underneath the Antarctic ice sheet, and it will help them predict climate change vulnerability there.

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.

Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book.

The Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality.

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.

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.

Knowing how to act before, during and after a flood is a matter of survival. Use these tips to learn how to protect yourself.

See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark.

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.

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

Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community.

Learn how much toilet paper you'll need for a family of 2 or 4 if you have to be homebound for an extended period of time.

Ecuador has become the first to build a "quiet park," a lush stretch of land straddling the Zabalo River where silence is protected.

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

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.

Flowers bounce back quickly from just about any kind of injury. Perhaps we can learn from them.

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

A U.S. Forest Service study stresses the economic importance of urban canopies, which already provide a big health value.

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 new refuges aim to protect sea ice, wildlife and the economic stability of indigenous people.

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.

The iconic animals have declined more than 40 percent in 30 years, potentially facing extinction yet drawing little global attention until recently.

Sea otters are dying from a parasite spread by outdoor cats, according to a new study.

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

In case you're missing the forest for the trees, here are a few reminders why woodlands are wonderful.

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.

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

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

Wind turbines can kill birds and bats, but they don't have to. Here are a few ways to help them coexist.

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.

Crows and other corvids are incredibly intelligent, but like most geniuses, they tend to be misunderstood.

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.

A growing body of research suggests exercise can provide a powerful buffer against anxiety and depression.

There are no shortage of stories of hawks picking up dogs and cats, but how much weight can a hawk actually carry? And are your pets safe?

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.

The behavior has never been documented in other insects, researchers say.

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.

Early December snowstorms wreak havoc weeks ahead of the winter solstice.

A new study examines how early animals might have endured the worst ice age in Earth's history.

It doesn't feel right to put Christmas lights in a trash can, so try these options for places that will recycle them instead.