From deforestation to pollution, environmental challenges are growing—but so are the solutions. Our environment coverage explores the world’s environmental issues through stories on ...

May 28, 2025 · Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can plastic pollution be cleaned up?

Planet Earth Learn about this strange rock we live on in this episode of “Weird But True! Fast Facts.”

We know you love the Earth and want to protect it. We've got ideas for how you can help keep the planet clean, cool games, and fun facts.

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May 13, 2019 · Carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas that drives global climate change, continues to rise every month. Find out the dangerous role it and other gases play.

Sep 29, 2025 · Learn about the manmade and natural causes of deforestation–and how it's impacting our planet.

Apr 17, 2025 · What causes global warming? When fossil fuel emissions are pumped into the atmosphere, they change the chemistry of our atmosphere, allowing sunlight to reach the Earth but …

May 15, 2019 · Learn what threatens this fascinating ecosystem and what you can do to help.

Polar habitat facts and photos It's cold at the poles. In the Arctic, the average winter temperature is about around minus 22°F. At the South Pole, it is even colder. The lowest temperature ever …