Earth Day

Two rehabilitated green sea turtles were released back to their ocean home off the Florida Keys Saturday to mark Earth Day in the subtropical island chain.

Miami-Dade County’s 40th Annual Baynanza cleanup event took place on Saturday at various locations along Biscayne Bay in celebration of Earth Day.

Miami-Dade County’s 40th Annual Baynanza cleanup event took place on Saturday at various locations along Biscayne Bay in celebration of Earth Day. Special guests like Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Eileen Higgins and Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill all showed up to do their part. The event began at 9 a.m., with Morningside Park serving as this year’s VIP location. Baynanza...

There is no better way to experience the reality of climate change than to see glaciers calving and melting in Alaska. And the effects of this dramatic scene can be felt in ways that touch all parts of our world. NBCLX climate storyteller Chase Cain traveled to Alaska to get an up close look at the dramatic decline of Alaska’s...

The U.S. will need to conserve an area twice the size of Texas to meet the goal

Dozens of volunteers were on the beaches of Key Biscayne on Friday to clean and restore sand dunes, saying there is no better day than Earth Day to help build a more resilient park system. The volunteers from local companies were at Crandon Park, teaching people to be mindful of all things nature provides for the community. Miami-Dade County Mayor…

Climate change may feel like an overwhelming problem, but it’s one we can address if we take action now. However, it will take the same focus that former President John F. Kennedy inspired when he made his “moonshot” speech that announced his plan to put a man on the moon. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain reports from Alaska on this perilous...

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Bill Nye the Science Guy set the record straight on what all of us can do at home to make a positive difference for the planet Earthv

From a boat on Resurrection Bay, Alaska, the impact of glacier melt is obvious. But those effects also ripple thousands of miles away, causing massive damage in places you would not expect — like Texas, where a deep freeze crippled the state in 2021. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain traveled to Alaska for a firsthand look at the majesty and tragedy...

President Joe Biden will use Earth Day visit to Seattle to sign an executive order protecting some of the nation’s largest and oldest trees.

Here’s a list of some of the spots across our area where you can take part in events to help save our planet.

As bad as the environment seems with climate change and other pollution, scientists say humanity has also done a pretty good job of cleaning up some past messes.

Even with climate change dominating headlines, you may still be confused about some key terms and concepts. What exactly is climate change and how is it different from global warming and weather? LX News Now host Nik Z breaks it down.

Demand for electric cars is on the rise—but which green vehicles are the best for the environment and your budget? Hint: They aren’t the Tesla.

Many seek the best places to live to avoid climate change—but do those places exist? And where will climate refugees go when the crisis forces them to relocate?

Sea level rise will force people to relocate to higher ground. But when that higher ground is already in demand, where do people go? That’s how climate change is accelerating gentrification, researchers say. NBCLX climate storyteller Chase Cain travels through Tampa and the Florida Keys to find out why.

Plastics recycling is littered with misleading claims and waste. Here’s what that recycling symbol really means, its history and why more than 75% of your plastic waste ends up in landfills

President Joe Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle on Friday, but he’s struggled to make progress on a sweeping environmental agenda.

40% of the food produced in the United States is never consumed, resulting in huge quantities of edible food discarded in landfills. Here are five tips to reduce your own food waste, cut down on grocery spending, and cook more conscientiously.