O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?
It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season. Are real Christmas trees or their fake counterparts more eco-friendly?
Environment
When we think of animals that pollinate, wolves probably don't come to mind
Scientists observed wolves in Ethiopia feeding on flower nectar. This may be the first instance of a predator serving as a pollinator.
Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025
Indigenous advocates called the final agreement in Azerbaijan "drastically insufficient." Now they're focusing on next year's global climate summit in Brazil where Indigenous participation is expected to be historic.
Salmon deaths bring new attention to a longstanding problem
A few years ago, scientists cracked a murder mystery -- they figured out what's been killing Coho salmon in urban streams in the Pacific Northwest. The culprit: particles from tires.
Trump promised to boost oil and gas. But what do other Republicans think?
President-elect Trump has promised to "unleash" U.S. oil and gas production. Many Republicans embrace an "all of the above" energy philosophy that nods to both fossil fuels and renewable energy.
Washington state could be a blueprint for climate action
In Washington state this past election, voters upheld one of the most ambitious climate laws in the U.S., rejecting a voter initiative to repeal it. Climate activists hope this could be a blueprint.
Vito the pug is the first of his breed to win National Dog Show's top prize
Vito, a pug from Chapel Hill, N.C., beat out more than 1,900 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties that competed in this year's event.
Hungry pigs are a solution to keeping pumpkins out of landfills
There's a growing movement to keep the millions of pounds of pumpkins that serve as Jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween out of landfills, where they generate climate warming methane.
Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance
Nuclear has been a big topic lately. The Biden administration wants to triple nuclear energy production by 2050. Plus, tech giants are looking to incorporate nuclear power into their energy mix.
The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.