Measures of poverty and well-being are overlooking this one big thing
The authors argue that measures of well-being and poverty ignore the environment, and that this must change.
These minerals show humanity's impact on Earth
Minerals form a key indicator of a new human-created epoch: The Anthropocene.
This 3D map lets you track global pollution in real time
This 3D world map shows how weather patterns move air pollution across the globe.
Why one of the US's largest coal power plants is closing early
One of the US's largest coal power plants is closing 25 years early.
This is a major benefit cutting air pollution can have on children
This is a major benefit cutting air pollution can have on children LINK #health
70,000 Beijing taxis are being converted to electric power
The Chinese city of Beijing plans to spend $1.3 billion to convert its fleet of 70,000 taxis to electric power.
Somebody finally measured humanity's impact on Earth. And here's the answer
The total material output of humanity weighs in at a hefty 30 trillion tonnes, according to a new report.
Zealandia is the world's newest continent. This is how it stayed hidden for so long
Earth's newest continent 'Zealandia' was found thanks to a giant underwater land grab.
Buried 400 feet into a mountain, the 'doomsday vault' is keeping the world's seeds safe
The 'doomsday' vault that stores every known crop on the planet just got a delivery of nearly 50,000 seeds.
7 things NASA taught us about climate change
Earth-observing satellites are vital to combating climate change and taking better care of the planet, says NASA. Yet now they are under threat.
Why the middle class can be a weapon against climate change
Homi Kharas, from the Brookings Institute, explores how we can balance middle class expansion and a healthy planet.
China has abandoned 103 coal power plants. Here's what else is changing
The world’s most populous nation is making the shift to a greener economy.