8 new UNESCO geoparks that will take your breath away
April 20, 2019, 9:02 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Geoparks use an area's geological heritage to draw attention to key environmental issues.
Spiders use blood perfume to attract mates
October 27, 2009, 1:55 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Jumping spider seeks out bloodsucking prey, giving it a scent that makes it more attractive to potential mates.
New York hosts naturally sweet, sun-kissed wedding ceremony
October 27, 2009, 6:19 a.m. by Matt Hickman
20 couples participate in Sun Crystals' Sweet & Solar Wedding event, a low-impact, environmentally friendly ceremony.
Monster shark lurking off Australia coast terrifies locals
October 26, 2009, 12:07 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Gigantic shark estimated to be 15 feet long nearly bites a 9-foot rival in half off the Queensland coast of Australia.
350 International Day of Climate Action
October 26, 2009, 10:29 a.m. by Catie Leary
On Oct. 24, more than 5,200 events took place in more than 180 countries for the 350 International Day of Climate Action. The goal? To pressure world leaders to reduce carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere down to 350 parts per million.
Media Mayhem: Limbaugh's 'fatwa' against the New York Times' Andrew Revkin
October 26, 2009, 5:26 a.m. by Ken Edelstein
How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself?
MNN week in review 10/24/2009
October 24, 2009, 8:16 a.m.
Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Oct. 18-24.
Diverting a river to create new land
October 23, 2009, 2:58 p.m. by EB Solomont
The Mississippi Delta loses 17 square miles of land to the sea each year. But diverting the river would enable sediment deposits to create new land.
Rush Limbaugh says suicide is a good way to fight climate change
October 23, 2009, 7:55 a.m. by Jeffrey Davis
Rush Limbaugh responds to a New York Times climate change reporter who said that population increase is a big contributor to climate change, saying that he should just go ahead and kill himself then...to help the planet.
World's largest orb-weaving spider discovered
October 22, 2009, 2:32 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
Gigantic spider measures 5 inches across and spins webs up to three feet wide.
Cat survives 19 hours in a freezer
October 21, 2009, 1:09 p.m. by S.A. Rogers
New Zealand couple shocked to discover that cat is still alive after spending 19 hours in a freezer.
Video: Tourists flock to swim with world's largest fish
October 20, 2009, 12:57 p.m.
The Whale Shark, with a a mouth that can reach five feet in width, congregates near Cancun from June to September.
Fish and people on the edge: Why the Zambezi River looks OK, but isn't
October 20, 2009, 10:15 a.m. by Nature Conservancy
The conservation of the river is intertwined with the livelihoods of the people who use it.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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