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Humpback whales will sometimes use an intricate strategy to catch food called bubble-net feeding. A new study suggests they're spreading the knowledge of how to do it to each other.

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.

The Carolinas' recovery from Hurricane Florence is already raising difficult questions about repeated flooding.

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

Democratic governors in Montana have kept the Republican-led legislature from passing the most conservative agenda items. With a Republican at the helm in 2021, the GOP won't have the same roadblocks.

China is the biggest importer of U.S. recyclables, but recent policy changes by the country mean it may not be much longer.

Major outdoor shows in Colorado and Pennsylvania put a complex and divided American conservation movement on full display. But some see shared values beneath frequently political exteriors.

Banana crops aren't in the best shape, but new varieties could help. Japanese Mongee bananas debuted this winter, bred to be cold-resistant and pesticide-free. Plus, you can eat the peel.

The Bible has gotten a makeover: Two new editions target a young — even secular — audience. One is a slick, illustrated version of the New Testament; the other is an environmentally friendly edition that takes advantage of the popularity of the green movement.

The environmental activist and consumer advocate takes a brutally honest look at how mismanagement, chemical spills, mishandling of toxic waste, and even fake studies have damaged U.S. water systems.