Millions of environmentalists are registered to vote in the U.S. but don't. What if they did?

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.

Are we headed for a world without turtles?

Six in 10 turtle species are threatened or already extinct, according to a new study.

Volunteers rally around the planet for Clean Up the World Weekend

This weekend will feature several overlapping events meant to combat a growing plague of garbage around…

NASA images of hurricanes from space

NASA offers a very telling viewpoint for atmospheric photography — especially hurricanes. Take a look at these…

13 amazing antics of ants

Picnic plunder is just one of ants' many talents.

7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms

Did you know prehistoric mushroom cults may have inspired Santa Claus? Here are a few more…

Meet the planet's 25 most endangered primates

This report highlights 25 apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises and other primates on the brink of extinction.

The surprising beauty and benefits of driftwood

Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.

Are hurricanes linked to global warming?

Climate change doesn't cause tropical storms, scientists say, but it can be an increasingly significant factor…