Environment

The 2008 auto bailout led to stricter tailpipe emissions rules. In the “flight shame" era, shouldn’t the aviation industry buck up on fuel efficiency and electric planes?
The fight against climate change isn't going away; it's going online.
From shelter kittens to wild polar bears to manatees, let these critter webcams take your mind off social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
Allow these hamsters, bunnies, guinea pigs, ferrets and other cuddly pets help you feel warm and fuzzy again.
Proponents hope the simple stickers will make consumers question their own use of fossil fuels.
Previously, Marrz Balaoro wed couples in secret to avoid being arrested.
There are ways to help people without putting yourself or others at risk from COVID-19.
The Trump administration had resisted closing park services, until now.
New air travel and border restrictions are disrupting the refugee resettlement process.
The teen activist stopped eating and talking during a frightening time before her passion emerged, according to her family's book.
A group of rockhopper penguins were let out of their habitat to explore the rest of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
The administration's rollback of a 100-year-old conservation law opens the door for gross negligence -- or worse.
Companies are voluntarily halting disconnects over unpaid bills, but advocates warn there’s no legal obligation to do so amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Both are urgent global crises, both are taking lives ― but our reactions are very different. Climate experts explain why.
As the Trump administration considers aid for companies hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, it'll be difficult to defend including oil drillers and gas frackers.
We toss 260 billion paper cups in the trash every year. These coffee shops have a better solution.
After a devastating storm, the island of Barbuda struggles to maintain its identity.
The activist urged her supporters to "find new ways to create public awareness & advocate for change that don’t involve too big crowds."
Citing the World Meteorological Organization’s 2019 climate assessment, António Guterres warned that global climate action is "way off track."