C. difficile is a harmful bacterium that produces toxins that attack the lining of the intestine. The superbug has exploded in growth over the decades.

As more states legalize cannabis for health treatments, here's a rundown of the science.

Ashely Judd, newly minted foe of mountaintop removal mining, will be chatting live about the evil practice in about an hour on Daily Kos.

What is clean coal? Clean coal technology encompasses a variety of technologies and techniques to reduce harmful emissions and improve the efficiency of coal-bu

The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition in search of revamped litter receptacles.

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.

Dubbed 'the smartest park ever built,' the Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards is now open for visitors.

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

A concept unveiled at a UN roundtable outlines a fully autonomous floating city.

USGBC founder David Gottfried is selling his Oakland bungalow which, at the time of its completion, was the highest scoring LEED-certified home in the country.

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin

Aerosol air fresheners contribute to, rather than reduce, indoor air quality problems. And they often contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde and xylene.

It's not the smartest thing you've ever done, but here's why this winter mishap happens, and how you can get out of it in one piece.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier.

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.

New plastic PDK can be broken down at a molecular level and come back just as strong to be reused again and again.

Wood that bounces sunlight back into the atmosphere could be a game-changer for buildings.

​Nearly 10 percent of rocky surfaces on the island paradise of Madeira are covered in 'plasticrust.'

Complete catalog for the corn gene will have far-reaching implications in the fight against hunger and disease.

Private brokerage service Ecostreamjet purchases carbon credits to offset emissions generated by each flight.

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)

Olivine is a miracle green rock that absorbs carbon dioxide naturally from the air.

Driving with a burger in one hand and a cellphone in the other is a sure recipe for highway disaster. And all that old food is hanging out, just waiting to give

Studies show that drivers older than 85 get into fatal accidents almost 4 times as often as teens do, and intersections are a problem.

The introduction of the 2015 Kia Soul EV brings the notion of a practical, affordable all-electric car closer to the driveway.

Seen at the Geneva Motor Show, this green family hauler doubles as an office.

Science Guy Bill Nye wants battery-powered stock car racers. But fans go for the noise.

An interesting new prefab in Australia is described as being "Carbon Positive," but what does that mean?

Architect William Maclay brings some sense and sensibility to the concept of net zero energy building.

The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further.

From the man who brought you the giant tetrahedron on 57th Street...

From Apple's Spaceship HQ to GE's Boston campus, these solar-integrated designs are raising the bar.

Situated next to the High Line, Solar Carve Tower is specifically designed not to bogart air and natural light from its neighbors.

The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered.

This Guam kingfisher chick is one of the rarest birds in the world.

Rare endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles hatch on New York City beach, but they normally nest in the Gulf of Mexico.

After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies.

Who said you can't partake in a little shopping on Giving Tuesday?

9 models to consider once you know how you'll be using this versatile kitchen tool.

There are all sorts of other things to gather together into a bouquet and give with love.

Presenting a bevy of unique, useful and all-around lovely prezzies that support a range of good causes.

Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for your favorite home cooks? Here are some suggestions for super useful tools that they’ll love.

When you buy these presents, stocking stuffers and hostess gifts, you're also giving to charity.

The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissi

Global warming or climate change? Sean Combs or Puff Daddy? Do name changes really mean anything?

From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier.

Want to know what young girls really think about the media, girls' fashions, and teen idols like Nicki Minaj? Watch this video to find out.

Beyond extending the Kyoto Protocol for five more years, the Durban Platform's beauty (or lack thereof) lies in the eye of the beholder.

Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.