ENVIRONMENT

These Eco-Friendly Bags Are Organic and Break Down in 18 Months or Less

Made with vegetable starch, these bags will cause minimal harm to the environment once they've broken down.

A curious sloth says hello after members of the Jaguar Rescue Center reunited her with her baby.

5 Ways You Can Help the Jaguar Rescue Center Save Costa Rica’s Wildlife

This Costa Rica animal rescue center houses every kind of animal, from spider monkeys to sea turtles.

Funko Creates Australian Firefighter and Koala Figure to Benefit Animal Wildfire Victims

All proceeds from the "Bushfire Heroes" Funko Pop! dolls will be used to support animals displaced by the wildfires in Australia.

Fireflies Could Be Headed Toward Extinction

Firefly populations are dwindling around the world, and a new study says light pollution is largely to blame.

Calling All Crocodile Hunters: You Could Get a Reward for Removing the Tire Stuck to an Indonesian Crocodile’s Head

Past rescue attempts, including one by famous animal whisperer “Panji the Adventurer,” have all failed.

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure With This Scratch-Off National Parks Poster

With so many parks to choose from and millions of acres to explore, this poster will help you pick your next destination.

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Last Wild Grove of Wollemi Pines, the Endangered ‘Dinosaur Trees,’ Saved From Australia's Wildfires

Wollemi pines have lived on Earth for 200 million years. And without quick action from firefighters, the species' last wild population would have been wiped out for good by wildfires in Australia.

Afternoon Map: The Most Endangered Plant in Each State

This illustrated map showcases the many beautiful, unusual plant species under threat in the United States.

Video Captures Fiery Eruption of Mexico's Popocatépetl Volcano

Popocatépetl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, erupted recently, and the dramatic explosion was caught on camera.

How to Use Your Crafting Skills to Help Animals Displaced by Australia's Fires

Rescue groups in Australia are looking for handmade nests, blankets, and joey pouches to provide to the animals whose homes have been destroyed by wildfires.

Move Over, Chernobyl Puppies: The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Site Has a Vibrant Wildlife Scene, Too

The 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant led to the evacuation of 100,000 humans. But the animals don't appear to be going anywhere.

12 Ways You Can Help Australia’s Wildfire Victims

Australia has been ravaged by fires that have devastated nearly 18 million acres of land, destroyed thousands of homes, and killed an estimated 1 billion animals. Fortunately, there are ways you can help.

The World's First Human Composting Facility Is Coming to Seattle

Washington state will soon be home to the world’s first human composting facility. The process, which will cost about $5500, will turn a human body into one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil.

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Why Thousands of 'Penis Fish' Washed Up on a California Beach

'Urechis caupo' bears a striking resemblance to a specific part of male human anatomy, but the species is usually hidden underground. Something brought them to the surface.

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Greta Thunberg Named TIME’s Person of the Year for 2019

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg was the most influential person of 2019, according to TIME magazine.

Ryrkaypiy, Russia, Is Being Overrun By Hungry Polar Bears

Without arctic sea ice to hunt on, 60 polar bears have gathered at a Russian village in search of food—and this isn't an anomaly.

New Time-Lapse Shows the Threat Meltwater Lakes Pose to Greenland’s Glaciers

This time-lapse captured in Greenland in July 2018 shows how quickly meltwater lakes can drain and damage glaciers.

China Wants to Build Its Own Version of Yellowstone National Park on Tibetan Plateau

After studying American National Parks like Yellowstone, China will debut the first site in its new national park system on the Tibetan Plateau in 2020.

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5 Clever Ways to Reuse Prescription Bottles

From thrifty organizers to gardening projects, here are some clever ways to upcycle the empty pill bottles in your medicine cabinet at home.

Letting Your Car Warm Up in New Jersey Could Get You a $1000 Fine

New Jersey lawmakers who are concerned about pollution have cracked down on the antiquated practice of warming up vehicles.

This Ingenious Kit Allows You to Turn Used Bottles Into New Soap Dispensers

The Unicow is a kit that turns any bottle destined for the trash into a reusable, wall-mounted liquid soap dispenser.

Sorry, Plant Parents: Study Shows Houseplants Don’t Improve Air Quality

An examination of decades of studies demonstrates that plants don't do much to filter contaminants from the air.

What’s the Difference Between Forests, Woods, and Jungles?

The differences between forests, woods, and jungles aren't exactly an apple trees to orange trees kind of comparison.

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A 120-Year-Old Denmark Lighthouse Rides Away From Coastal Erosion on Rollerblades

When it was built in 1899, more than 650 feet of land separated it from the water. By the 2000s, that number had dwindled to 20.

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