A new MNN comic explains why we should rename 'Wednesday' in honor of our home planet.

More than 170 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day 2016, but that's just the beginning.

Critically acclaimed 'Catching the Sun' offers solution to current economic crisis.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, NASA has launched a clever online campaign that enables participants to "adopt" a small piece of the planet.

Hollywood icon Betty White discusses her passion for animals and her book, "My Life at the Zoo."

The COP16 climate summit kicks off in Cancun with a monumental statement to UN negotiators -- the whole world is ready for a low-carbon future, and the next ste

Success at COP16 is all about how you measure it. The lower the expectations, the higher the chances this conference will be a success.

China admits it's the leading emitter of greenhouse gas emissions — even though everyone else already knew that. What that means for this week's negotiations

First comprehensive study on climate mortality released today at COP16 projects rapidly increasing death toll especially among children due to the impacts of cl

Japan wants no part of Kyoto but what about the other goals of COP 16?

Christiana Figueres says any agreement will be a step in the right direction, but it's clear she's not convinced Cancun will be a huge step.

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they're taking the easy way out on climate policy.

Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim talks to MNN about sexism and success in her field and how to help the next generation of female photographers.

On Nature Photography Day, take your camera outside to make a difference for wildlife!

In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey.

Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.

Yellowstone grizzly bears were removed from the U.S. endangered species list in 2017.

Scientists discover how entire ecosystems benefit from wolves keeping herbivores on edge.

The Scottish wildcat, an adorable yet fierce native cat species, may disappear within the next few years.

Learn the tracks of animal species that live right next door, starting with these common neighbors.

Become an expert in knowing what birds are saying by studying these common species.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

Wisdom the albatross is amazing at 68 years old and still raising babies.

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.

We label a lot of species with the shiver-inducing denizen of the night, even if they don't suck blood.

This little mushroom is a pleasant surprise to anyone enjoying a walk in the woods.

Spending time in nature has proven health benefits, and creating a sit-spot habit will help you reap those positive rewards.

Covering thousands of miles on three-inch wings, the common green darner dragonfly completes a multi-generation journey every year.

Use this quick checklist in order, and you'll soon master the process of identifying a bird species.

You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws.

Romeo the Sehuencas water frog desperately needed a girlfriend and a team of researchers found her along with several others.

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.

Turret spiders, the minuscule relatives of tarantulas, pack a powerful punch for any insect venturing close to the castle walls.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

If a bird has zygodactyl feet, that means two toes point forward and two point back. This makes life easier for woodpeckers, owls, parrots and ospreys.

Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.

Millipedes are poison-filled arthropods that are surprisingly essential to the health of conifer forests in the Northwest.

The Irish countryside is a patchwork quilt of green, as this photo of Roughgrange, a farm located next to the prehistoric Newgrange monument shows.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!

These brightly colored beetles come together in huge groups, but it's not just to cuddle.

The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.

The number is probably much, much lower than you think.

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

As mustang horses are rounded up and taken off public lands, what will happen to this American symbol of freedom?

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.