AT&T's ZERO Charger won’t draw electricity from a power outlet when disconnected from a mobile phone.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one.

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.

Websites point restaurant goers to local eateries that support sustainable seafood.

A bee memorial service is being held this Sunday to remember the 50,000 pollinators killed by pesticides at an Oregon Target store.

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.

Matthew Mazzotta's installation marries rainwater harvesting with the deeply pacifying sound of raindrops bouncing off a tin roof.

A perplexing amount of the planet's water slips deep into Earth's interior at some tectonic boundaries, a new study has found. But where does it go?

Are you a cyberslacker? Turns out checking Facebook and laughing at LOLcats makes you a more productive worker, research shows.

May 14, 2011, is Stamp Out Hunger Day and World Fair Trade Day. It's one of those occasions when you can do some good for other people while you're still in you

Animals at Australia's Mogo Zoo were saved from wildfires by savvy staff.

6 tips for making healthy choices when you're eating out on a budget. It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how

Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large and small think it can do the same thing for work by creating a

The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th

The COOKI, a stir-frying robot wonder machine, could be the kind of robot that makes real sense in our homes.

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.

Ahimsa House brings healing to survivors of domestic violence, by giving both humans and animals a safe place to start over.

Baby will be the youngest person to see every state.

Video: Meet Sarah and Paige. They've been best friends since they were 8 years old. But the crazy part is they've never met in person. Until now.

You really don't need the stuff that makes your bathroom smell like an overchlorinated swimming pool.

Use time, instead of money, to get what you need.

Like the eat local movement, this trend is another way to keep your dollars close to home.

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

Each socially-conscious Jewish teenager receives $36,000 for further public service work or education.

From pythons to goldfish, these former pets are now breaking bad and replacing native species.

Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind?

The delicate tremble of aspen leaves in low-wind conditions may generate enough backup energy to save and extend the life of future Mars rovers.

SC Johnson discloses fragrance ingredients in its products to help consumers make even more informed choices. Take this quiz to see how much you already know.

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.

When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.

The EPA is punting on two more big decisions, making it a tough year for anyone who votes the environment.

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes.

This traditional beverage has many health benefits, including a possible blood sugar lowering effect.

A new quiz making waves across Facebook has many users changing their profile photos to pictures of giraffes, all in the name of good fun.

Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes.

A Facebook meme and the resurgence of indie bookstores show that books are still important in our culture.

Bill Clinton is behind a home weatherization variation of the cash for clunkers program that he hopes will give the sagging economy -- and the environment -- a

The job satisfaction of working for a nonprofit is worth an extra $40,000 per year, British study finds.

Human-based pathogens are showing up in penguin poop, and that could spell serious trouble for the Antarctic birds.

The Ozark chinquapin tree was believed to have been wiped out by blight, but it has slowly resurfaced.

Officials are warning people near the Tennessee coal ash spill to stop drinking well water after finding high levels of arsenic.

Drinking water near last year's billion-gallon coal ash spill in Tennessee is choked with arsenic and lead, and TVA is shipping cleaned-up coal ash to poor comm

London, Houston and Bangkok are among the cities most vulnerable to sea level identified in a new report by London-based charity Christian Aid.

Mayor Bill de Blasio's $10B climate resiliency plan would extend the Manhattan shoreline by as much as 500 feet into the East River.

My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds.

Tesla is a tempting target, and NextEV has deep pockets.

The Detroit and New York auto shows may have the new car introductions, but Washington has the politicians.