Planet Earth

From complex weather systems to the great outdoors and how to conserve it, Planet Earth is the home we share with all living creatures.
Person with umbrella at windy beach, Isle of Skye, Scotland
10 of the Windiest Places in the World
maple leaf and blue sky
How to Identify Maple, Sycamore, Yellow-Poplar, and Sweetgum Leaves
Everest Base Camp trekking in Nepal
The 15 Tallest Mountains in the World
Mississippi River at dawn.
10 Breathtaking Facts About the Mississippi River
American Sycamore seed ball hanging from a tree in the fall.
Collecting, Preparing, and Planting Sycamore Seeds
Dogwood tree, springtime
Ten Most Common Trees in the United States
American Beech tree
How to Identify the American Beech Tree
11 Colorful Mushrooms and Other Fabulous Fungi
Yellow ginkgo leaves lining an urban street.
8 Best Trees to Plant Along Your Street and Sidewalk
Close-up of green needles on a Douglas fir branch.
How to Identify 8 Common North American Fir Trees
Streams of lava pouring during eruption of Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
8 Places Where You Can (Safely) Watch Lava Flow
A colorful coral reef teaming with fish in the Maldives.
10 Stunning Plants and Sea Creatures on the Ocean Floor
Detail shot of green Black Locust leaves.
Common North American Trees With Pinnate Leaves
White clouds in a blue sky
Everything You Need to Know About Clouds
majestic old oak giving shade to a spring meadow with the sun peeking through
Hardwood Trees: Identifying the Most Common Species
City of Yakutsk, Russia, at winter dusk
9 of the Coldest Places on Earth
(FILES) Staff from the West Hatch RSPCA
The Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Organizations
View into deep spring glowing bright green
The Mystery and Danger of Jacob's Well
Full Frame Shot of Pine Trees in Forest
13 Common North American Pine Species
Amazon River, Near Belem
12 Fascinating Facts About the Amazon River
Mailbox on a back road in Rural South Carolina in Autumn, Leaves of the oak tree are backlit by the bright morning sun.
Guide to Common Oak Trees of North America
red maple leaves in stark silhouette to dark green leaves in background
Identify a Tree Using Leaf Shape, Margin, and Venation
9 Interesting Facts About the Nile River
Acer Negundo
An Introduction to the Boxelder Tree
Foraged mushrooms laid out on a cloth on a wooden table
Identifying Wild Mushrooms: What to Eat, What to Avoid
Close up of a Juniper tree with blueberries.
How to Tell the Difference Between Cedars and Junipers
shot of large tree with huge lush leaf canopy and sunlight peaking through
How to Identify Deciduous Trees by Their Leaves
Autumn Colors In French Alps, Haute-Savoie
Types of Forests: Definitions, Examples, and Importance
Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany occupies over 2,000 square miles
Forests vs. Woods: What’s the Difference?
The active Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia at sunrise
10 Naturally Occurring Eternal Flames
An extremely old tree in the middle of dry land
The World's 10 Oldest Living Trees
Cottonwood leaves and springtime pollen hanging off of tree.
How to Identify Cottonwood Trees
Brazilian Araucaria plant shows fractals in nature
9 Amazing Fractals Found in Nature
Aerial view Crude oil tanker
The Environmental Impact of Ocean Noise
Aspen Trees in the Pando Clone near Fishlake Utah
Listen to the Sounds of the Largest Tree on Earth
Close Up of Woman Eating Vegan Meal
Swap Half Your Meat and Dairy With Plant-Based Alternatives to Save the Forests
The Survivor Tree blossoms in full bloom at 911
Meet the Beautiful, Remarkable Tree That Survived 9/11
Drought Pushes Great Salt Lake To Lowest Levels On Record
Conservation Groups Sue Utah for Starving the Great Salt Lake of Water
A glacier towers above a hiker at sunset.
How Do Glaciers, Ice Sheets, Sea Ice, and Icebergs Differ?
A collage of the four seasons
How Do Meteorological Seasons Differ From Astronomical Seasons?
Education concept,book and tree
10 Must-Read Environmental Books
Thermometer at blue wooden wall in garden
Do's and Don’ts for Gardening in a Heat Wave
San Diego Supermoon
What to See in the Night Sky for August 2023
Residential Shaded Sidewalk with Green Trees in Evanston Illinois
Trees Are a Cool Solution in the Heat of the Moment
A tent is under the Milky Way on the top of a mountain, Washington, US
What to See in the Night Sky in July 2023
7 Things to Know About the Summer Solstice
Senior man's hands tending to Bonsai tree
Horticultural Therapy Uses Nature to Help Heal
Day at the River
Use Riparian Planting to Restore River and Stream Banks
Beaver Dam
Beaver Dams Can Last Centuries, 1868 Map Shows
Meteor shower and starry night sky.
What to See in the Night Sky for June 2023
color images of deep sea creatues
Over 5,000 New Deep-Sea Species Found in Future Mining Hotspot
Central Park Mall with green trees, New York City, USA
Trees Are a ‘Must-Have’ Medicine When Addressing Mental Health
Panoramic view of Laguna Colorada in the Bolivian Altiplano , Bolivia
13 of the Most Bizarre Lakes in the World
Plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae)
Eradication of Small Mammals Is Harming Vital Ecosystems
River running through lush green forest in rain, Yakushima Island, Japan
50 Hours of Nature Sounds to Bring You Calm and Joy
A coral reef teeming with fish
Coastal Lights Are Tricking Coral Reefs and Harming Their Recovery
Why Is It Illegal to Walk Freely in Most of the US?
Beautiful Rolling Scottish Countryside At Dusk
Why the 'Right to Roam' Is So Important
Blurry grass background with hands holding dandelions
The Ultimate Guide to No Mow May