The disappearing middle class is dealing with some serious #FirstWorldProblems, like watery quinoa and no Shiraz for the beef bourguignon.

As the seas of controversy - and climate change - rise around her, Sarah Palin spends her time Tweeting about oil and the ANWR.

It's coming. And it's just as bad as you imagined.

The former governor's visit will indicate how popular she really is back home and it could have major implications for the future of America's energy policy.

The polls have flipped in Alaska. Murkowski is leading, but Scott McAdams may be in the best position of all.

As predicted, the former Alaska governor and her family will not be returning for a second helping of reality TV.

Need a Valentine's Day craft in a hurry? Here are 5 fast and fabulous ideas.

The Smithsonian's new American Trail zoo exhibit features massive state-of-the-art pools that utilize wave machines to mimic natural coastal waters.

Citroen's new Seetroen glasses promise to ease your motion sickness within 10 minutes.

A NASA sun-watching spacecraft will have an unbeatable view of June's historic Venus transit, but some of the probe's scientists are taking measures to get a gr

American Academy of Pediatrics warns heat from dishwasher can cause toxins to leach into food.

Video: Larry Schweiger, president and chief executive Officer of the National Wildlife Federation, talks with Rachel Maddow about the extent of damage to Gulf c

A new proposal would expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters, but it's drawing fire from supporters as well as critics of the oil and gas industry.

From Texas and Colorado through the Midwest, South and East Coast, tornadoes are tearing through the U.S.

Antarctica ice loss was only contributing 0.2 millimeters per year to sea level rise, but that number has jumped to 0.6 millimeters since 2012.

Such a convergence hasn't occurred since March 1981.

Polar-bear dens, where mama bears raise young cubs during the harsh Alaska winters, could be identified using laser technology.

What did Jesus' drink at his last meal? Experts speculate what the modern-day counterpart would be, and you can try this at home, too.

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.

The rubber is about to hit the road, and here are my choices for electric cars that can succeed in the marketplace. They've got marketing, publicity, cool techn

Award-winning gin and vodka created with attention to sustainable detail at every step of the way.

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

They might sound a little pricey, but these might be the longest lasting batteries ever created.

If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ...

The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear.

You may be surprised how many of your kitchen staples have a shelf life of decades — even after they've been opened.

A German scientist's AI-powered lunar telescope aims to decipher the moon's twinkling lights.

New rules in Europe could effectively ban oil derived from 'tar sands,' prompting cheers from environmentalists but jeers from some Canadians.

The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast.

This century's deadly tsunamis kicked off an intense search for buried clues to prehistoric killer waves along Alaska's southern shores.

Student film "Battle Behind the Bottle" tells the story of the cork industry positive response to the “kick in the pants” screw tops and plastics gave it.

Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years.

Preserved human footprints in the White Sands National Monument give us insights into early humans' hunting practices of giant ground sloths.

Researchers have created a laser powerful enough to detect minute concentrations of gases in the atmosphere or in your mouth.

Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives.

Working with the nonprofit Solar Aid, students earn enough to bring electric light to a school in Kenya

Even if you're not tapped into the daily vibe of environmental news and issues, you've not doubt probably heard of or seen the devastation caused by mountaintop

The story of how a day spent on a frozen Maine lake skating turned into a mildly viral video.

It's not the first time Nanook, a self-appointed canine trail guide, has saved people in need.

Prize-winning design proposal revives defunct post offices by transforming them into food-sharing centers.

Rich Horner went diving in Manta Point, off the coast of Bali, and found a world of plastics waiting for him.

New study finds microplastics in the most popular brands of bottled water, but experts are unclear on the risks.

Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled.

The South American nation joins 50 other countries taking steps to reduce plastic waste and pollution.

Drinking straws are one item that's days are numbered as Ikea vows to eliminate throwaway plastic products from its product range and in-store eateries.

Plastic can be super-useful in specific scenarios, but often it's just wasteful. Here's when you don't need it.

As the ban the plastic straw movement grows, we need to make sure those who really need them have access.

Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer at the University of Hawai'i discovered that plastic bags are contributing to global warming by giving off methane.

A study found that microplastics can be kept inside water-dwelling creatures, like mosquitoes, as they age.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.