Images of Our Changing Earth
Adults EnvironmentAmazing before and after satellite images taken from the International Space Station show how quickly our dynamic, but fragile planet can change.
Top 10 Countries at Recycling
Adults EnvironmentThe ten countries that recycle the highest proportion of their municipal waste.
Watch Dory, don't buy her
Adults EnvironmentThe release of Pixar's Finding Dory could spell trouble for the blue tang, a species of tropical fish that the character Dory is based on.
7 Pets You Should Never Release In The Wild
Adults EnvironmentSometimes, people release their exotic pets into the wild. Why can this cause such a huge problem?
How These Sea Shells Know the Weather in Greenland
Adults EnvironmentForaminifera - tiny, single-celled marine life forms - build gorgeous houses that record how much ice there is on the planet.
Do we really need pesticides?
Adults EnvironmentAnnually, we shower over 5 billion pounds of pesticides across the Earth to control insects, unwanted weeds, funguses, rodents, and bacteria that may threaten our food supply. But is it worth it, knowing what we do about the associated environmental and public health risks?
These Recycled Plastic Bricks Work Better Than Cement Blocks
Adults EnvironmentByFusion is taking plastic waste from the ocean and building something wonderful.
"Dream"
Adults EnvironmentCome make a difference at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, taking place at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City, October 17-24.
This Glow In The Dark Bike Path Is Powered By The Sun
Adults EnvironmentIts pavement was made with solar charging luminophores.
How To (Literally) Save Earth
Adults EnvironmentFarming erodes soil 50 times faster than it forms. We can change that, but will we?
Which sunscreen should you choose?
Adults EnvironmentSunscreen comes in many forms, each with its own impacts on your body and the environment. With so many options, how do you choose which sunscreen is best for you?
The Death Of Bees Explained
Adults EnvironmentIn 2015 the bees are still dying in masses. Which at first seems not very important until you realize that one third of all food humans consume would disappear with them. Millions could starve.
FarmBot Genesis
Adults EnvironmentFarmBot Genesis is humanity's first open-source CNC farming machine designed for at-home automated food production.
This Farm of the Future Uses No Soil and 95% Less Water
Adults EnvironmentAs urban populations continue to rise, innovators are looking beyond traditional farming as a way to feed everyone while having less impact on our land and water resources. Vertical farming is one solution that's been implemented around the world.
Why do some people have seasonal allergies?
Adults EnvironmentAh, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees budding. For those with allergies, though, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy. So what's behind this annual onslaught of mucus? Eleanor Nelsen explains what happens when your immune system goes rogue.
Orchids: The Masters Of Lying, Cheating & Stealing
Adults EnvironmentThanks to Curtin University and the University of Western Australia for sponsoring this video. Also, special thanks to Kingsley Dixon and the Orchid Specialist Group of the IUCN's Species Survival Commission.
Air Into Drinking Water
Adults EnvironmentThis Ingenious Water Bottle Is Designed To Convert The Air Into Drinking Water
The Real Reason Leaves Change Color In the Fall
Adults EnvironmentThe chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor.
Electric Cars Could Wreak Havoc
Adults EnvironmentFebruary 24 -- There are more than one billion cars on the road worldwide today, and only one tenth of one percent of them have a plug. OPEC contends that even in the year 2040, EVs will make up just one percent.