ENVIRONMENT

Why We Need to Save the Burnt Hot Dog Sea Cucumber

"Sea cucumbers look goofy, move slowly, and barf up their guts when startled, but these invertebrates are superstar ocean cleaners that are hugely important to marine ecosystems.”

Climate Change May Be Coming for Your Wine

Scientists say an unpredictable climate is changing the way wine grapes grow and ripen.

Researchers Have Identified a Potentially New Alaskan Butterfly Species

The delicate, copper-winged insect is the first new butterfly discovered in Alaska in 28 years.

Unusual 'Fairy Circles' Found Outside Africa for the First Time

The large, circular bald spots of naked earth were spotted in Australia.

Bury Your Dead Relatives in a Pot and Watch a Tree Grow

The Bios Incube lets your loved ones live on close to home.

London Introduces The World’s First All-Electric Double-Decker Bus

London’s iconic double decker buses are getting an environmentally friendly makeover.

Scandinavia Is Getting Its First Zero-Packaging Supermarket

Customers will be asked to bring their own containers or use refillable plastic bottles.

Why You’ll Never See an American Bird Species in a Movie

U.S. law prohibits domestic birds from being used as actors.

Scientists Have Found a New Bacteria That Eats Plastic

The organism has evolved to consume a plastic that's otherwise non-biodegradable.

Two Teenagers Convinced Bali to Ban Plastic Bags

Melati and Isabel Wijsen want to say goodbye to plastic bags in Bali.

Plankton Poop Might Be Moving Plastic to the Bottom of the Ocean

Plankton love to eat microbeads, which could potentially spread plastic pollution throughout the ocean.

Human Noise Reaches to the Deepest Part of the Ocean

New audio recordings from the Mariana Trench capture the sounds of whales, earthquakes, storms, and ships from 7 miles above.

Left: Muir Glacier Melt, Alaska, 1891 (G.D. Hazard). Right: 2005 (Bruce F. Molnia). Images courtesy of the Glacier Photograph Collection and the National Snow and Ice Data Center

NASA Shares Striking Before and After Images of a Changing Earth

The photos show the effects of climate change, urban growth, and natural disasters.

New Danish Supermarket Chain Only Sells Dented and "Expired" Foods

Calling all socially conscious—and savvy—shoppers!

Oregano Significantly Curbs the Amount of Methane in Cow Burps

Finally, an herbal remedy we can get behind.

Here Are the Best Colleges for Students Looking to Make an Impact

The Princeton Review rounded up 25 schools where socially-minded students thrive.

Half of the World May Be Nearsighted by 2050, Study Finds

Scientists are predicting that close to five billion people will be myopic in less than 35 years.

Where to See the Monarch Butterflies Wintering in California Before They Leave

Thousands of orange and black butterflies are clustering for warmth amidst stunning scenery.

This Solar Home Shape-Shifts to Follow the Sun

The building's design was inspired by sunflowers.

This Massive Wind Turbine Design Can Withstand Hurricane-Force Winds

Engineers borrowed some design elements from the palm tree.

Conservationists Found a Hidden Population of 200 Lions in Ethiopia

The new discovery suggests that the vulnerable species might be more plentiful than scientists had previously thought.

Gorgeous Stitched Paintings Depict Environmental Destruction

Linda Gass’s beautiful textile art draws viewers in, then forces them to confront difficult truths about our relationship with the natural world.

A Rare White Giraffe Was Spotted in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park

Officials fear that the animal's unusual coat will make it a target for poachers.

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India Has Its First Fully Organic State

The farms of Sikkim are now 100 percent pesticide free.

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