Environment

Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.

A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.

An endangered North Atlantic right whale that has been entangled in rope for months was recently spotted off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts this week after swimming over 1,000 miles from Florida with its baby.

The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.

Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.

President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests devastated by wildfires, drought and blight, using an Earth Day visit to Seattle to press for more action on the environment.

Clothes and blankets, it turns out, can keep you warm in more than one life.

Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.

Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.

The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.

This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.

In honor of Earth Day, here are some helpful ideas for having a more sustainable and eco-friendly wedding. Plus, it could save you money!

“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.

A tree that has likely stood for dozens, if not hundreds of years along the Washington coast is clinging to survival -- quite literally -- and in the process has become a symbol of perseverance and resilience for the local residents.

For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.

The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.

Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.