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You can’t build a green home without a green architect
Shane Gring had a degree in architecture and a certificate in green homebuilding. He saw growing demand for energy-efficient homes. And he knew that...
Tide turns against plastic ocean pollution
From the deep sea to Arctic ice, oceans are under enormous stress from millions of tons of plastic trash, which can remain in the environment for centuries.
One tiger’s journey from the brink of extinction
In the Russian Far East, an endangered Amur tiger was released back into the wild in 2017, giving conservationists hope for the species’ future. The news comes just in time for World Wildlife Day on March 3.
5 myths about wind energy
Wind energy has come a long way. Today it's more efficient and cheaper than ever. What do you think you know about wind energy that isn't true?
U.S. sanctions Venezuelan gold mining company
Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle have been enriching themselves by illegally mining gold in Venezuela. New sanctions aim to stop them.
U.S. group gives national parks to Chile
An American environmental group signed an agreement with Chile’s government to donate huge tracts of land for new national parks.
Not in our soup: U.S. businesses embrace sustainable fishing
High-profile U.S. companies are taking action to save marine life because bad fishing practices are harming ocean resources.
For World Wildlife Day, check out these cool photos
As you mark World Wildlife Day on March 3, take a look at this collection of cool animal photos — wildlife in their wintry U.S. habitats.