Explore the humorous yet thought-provoking reasons why aliens might steer clear of visiting Earth in this entertaining video.

Our climate seems to be more sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions than some researchers had hoped, meaning the world will ...

Earth is just three years from exhausting its 1.5°C carbon budget as emissions stay high and climate impacts accelerate ...

Planet-warming pollution in Earth’s atmosphere last year hit the highest levels in human history, scientists announced Monday — a worrying indicator of the world’s failure to curb climate ...

Is the planet losing one of its best ways to slow climate change? Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit “next-level” highs, scientists say. Earth’s ecosystems breaking down under extreme ...

Against a challenging geopolitical backdrop and in a major move to protect people and planet, countries today came together ...

What is Earth Day? Earth Day started in 1970 when people — including Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson — brought attention to the impact oil spills, pollution and smog were having on the planet.

Our nights are getting brighter, and Earth is paying the price. Electric lights have revolutionized our lives, but as illumination increases, the toll on wildlife and human health is becoming ...

Environmental pressures are mounting globally. Air and water pollution claim millions of lives annually, biodiversity loss is ...

Now celebrating its 55th anniversary, this year's Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," calls for people worldwide to unite behind renewable energy and promote clean electricity by 2030 ...

For Earth Day, we asked the experts. They shared advice on how to be the best planetary citizen possible. Atlas carried the weight of the heavens. You carry the weight of helping the planet.Credit ...