You can celebrate Earth Day all week long with free admission to any national park.

The more we hooked we get on gadgets, the more often obsolete technology ends up in landfills.

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.

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.

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.

Fox News' resident rightwing rodeo clown pulls out a heaping dose of hypocrisy when he accuses world leaders gathered in Copenhagen of 'fear mongering'.

Thru-hiking is a way of life for substitute teacher and former marathoner Erin Saver.

Use beer to steam mussels and other ideas to try when you're making a meal for dad.

A newly developed insulation from students at California State University could dramatically reduce the cost of air conditioning.

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.

Bob Sakala bought his Toyota Prius Hybrid to save gas. In the week since Hurricane Sandy, he powered his home on three-quarters of a tank of gas.

Eco-friendly cars get a bad reputation as trading fun for efficiency, but BMW is looking to change that with its i8 Spyder concept.

Sure you can grate cheese with a grater, but that knuckle scraper can be a versatile kitchen tool.

Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips.

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.

Have too little time to hit the gym — or too few bucks to join one? Here, then, is some guidance on how to build muscle without the gym.

New Zealand filmmaker showcases free-spirited seniors embracing death by building and decorating their own coffins.

These 9 edible flowers will boost your cold beverage game.

Hanging a birdhouse means considering not only the birds but also the tree. Here's how to protect your trees and your feathered friends.

Enter The Nature Conservancy's digital photography contest for a chance to see your work on the cover of the nonprofit's annual calendar.

Here are 15 talented eco-artists who are redefining art's relationship with Mother Nature.

Filipino artist and environmentalist Vincent Francisco Navarro paid homage to coffee farmers by painting portraits of them with used grounds.

If you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

Dr. John Bradshaw decodes cat behavior and explains what felines really think of us.

Sitting in the Caribbean, only 56 miles from the coast of Florida, Grand Bahama is one of the closest major islands to the United States. Easy access from the N

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has been a hub for culture, commerce and exploration for centuries. The well-kept remnants of its colorful past make it an interes

We've gone doodle dog crazy. Did you know there are dozens of these hypoallergenic mixes? Learn surprising facts about Schnoodles, Whoodles and doodles. Oh My!

A dog lost in Florida is found a dozen years later in Pennsylvania, and her owner and everyone else is in tears.

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.

Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.

This weekend, read about how high fructose corn syrup might be to blame for the bees disappearing along with a few other disturbing news items.

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.

Donations and dishwashing help fund meals at the rocker's New Jersey restaurants.

There is no shortage of toilet paper. But human dignity may be in short supply.

For many reasons, happiness with new cars and trucks is hitting a five-year low.

Scientists have created a sonic "tractor beam" that can pull, push and pirouette objects that levitate in thin air.

Scientists have created a kind of cyborg flower: living roses with tiny electronic circuits threaded through their vascular systems.

Only three other types of ants are known to jump with their legs.

Researchers will likely never know what happened to the crew of the Catalina PBY-5.

Video: Watch and learn how to make a delicious apricot chicken.

The FDA would like for 23andMe to prove that their tests are accurate.

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.