D‑printed homes use less material and create less waste and are fast gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional building.

Zombie forests of standing dead trees are on the rise across the Sierra Nevada and elsewhere across the U.S. Credit: Pexels.com.

What can we do to stop the Trump administration from selling off parts of our national parks, wildlife refuges, forests & other public lands?

What’s the connection between global warming and increased eye problems for humans? —Pauline Mercy, Wilmington, NC. When most people think of global warming, t ...

Escaped balloons are increasingly becoming a nuisance and a contributor to the degradation of our natural environment… Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Are escaped balloons a problem for the ...

Climate change details the rapid increase of Earth’s temperature resulting from the excessive emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. When relaying this explanation to a teenager, you might ...

Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to natural grass; North America has over 18,000 synthetic fields, and 1,500 are added ...

With the EnergySTAR label disappearing, consumers should know how to still make energy-efficient decisions in their homes. Have you ever seen a little blue sticker on your appliances, or paid ...

People across the Northern Hemisphere as far south as the southern U.S. have been able to see the northern lights in recent years due to increase solar storms. Credit: Pexels.com. The northern lights ...