When Hurricane Milton made landfall in Polk County, Florida last night, a mother and her four children (ranging in ages 4 to 11) became trapped by rapidly rising water in their homes. The mom, Amber ...

The volunteers who take part in search-and-rescue operations and then support disaster survivors belong to organizations that have become more formal and established over the past decade. That’s what ...

In a lot of ways, Malala Yousafzai is not like any other girl in the world. She has survived a gunshot to the head for bravely attending school in Pakistan under Taliban rule, won a Nobel Peace Prize, ...

Looking for an excuse to adopt a dog? Drew Barrymore and Dave Bautista have you covered. This month — Adopt a Shelter Dog Month — the two acclaimed actors are leaning into their roles as dog parents ...

For many people across the Southeastern United States, their autumn has been off to a catastrophic start. As Floridians pick up the pieces after Hurricane Milton, thousands of people are still ...

Despite polls connecting evangelical Christians to climate denialism, and often, political conservatism, there is a growing bloc of evangelicals who are also environmentalists. As part of the national ...

In recent years, leaps in eco-friendly architecture have been spurred by technological innovations, such as walkable solar-powered flooring and “smart” houses that self-regulate cooling and heating ...

Amid record-high temperatures, devastating disasters, and the resulting climate anxiety that comes with them, it can be easy to give in to despair. The resounding question of “does this even matter?” ...

Just 11 days after Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Gulf coast — and caused deadly flooding throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and both Carolinas — Florida residents are bracing ...

Jenna Fischer, who stars as the beloved Pam in “The Office,” has taken to Instagram to share a very personal update for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “I never thought I’d be making an announcement ...

When Moo Deng — a feisty, adorable pygmy hippopotamus — and Pesto — a massive, waddling King penguin chick — both became famous overnight, social media users immediately began pitting the two against ...

“Subway Takes” is a TikTok series, hosted by artist and comedian Kareem Rahma, in which he asks fellow New Yorkers what their “hot takes” are while riding on the subway. But today, he welcomed an ...