Sea levels in the U.S. Northeast will rise twice as much as in other parts of the U.S. this century, resulting in increased hurricane and flood risk, a new study says.
In researching sea turtles in Australia, National Geographic's Crittercam researchers discovered a surprise in the eating habits of the marine creatures. Video.
Burning wood may seem backward, dirty, and environmentally hostile. But advanced power plants may hold great potential to save energy, cut costs, and even fight global warming.
Leashed to a stick like a neglected puppy, the youngest known wild whale shark was rescued Saturday in the Philippines—perhaps revealing the area to be crucial to whale sharks' survival. With video.
Explorer, environmentalist, and British celebrity David de Rothschild will set out on a 11,000-mile journey across the Pacific Ocean to teach us about plastic waste and recycling.
Eastern gray whales are migrating farther south along Mexico's Pacific coast, according to the country's environment secretary, who says global warming is the likely cause. Video.
In a rare video, mother and baby Javan rhinos have been captured in a mud pool. With only about 60 surviving, the elusive rhino is said to be the world's most endangered mammal.
A giant air purifier was installed recently along a busy street in Lima, Peru. Its makers claim it can clear carbon dioxide from 200,000 cubic meters of air each day, the equivalent of 1,200 trees.
Get the facts behind daylight saving time in the U.S., including when to change your clocks this weekend, and why the system is run by the Department of Transportation.
A baby blue whale filmed off Costa Rica may be the first to have been photographed underwater and adds to evidence that a blue whale hot spot is a birthing ground. With video.
Who do you want to see receive $20,000 to put their Earth-saving idea into action? Check out the ten Green Effect finalists, and until July 20 you can vote—up to once a day—for your favorite idea!
