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

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

Most electric cars plug into much cleaner grids, especially in California.

Electric carmakers need more cobalt for their lithium-ion batteries. Tiny Cobalt, Ontario, aims to become a sizable supplier.

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

The after-school carpentry wizards at Sawhorse Revolution have big, community-bettering plans for micro-housing.

A solar-powered home that can charge a car is one thing. But what if power flowed the other way, as well?

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A last minute holiday gift for socially conscious tooth-cleaners with an eye for ecological design, Bogobrush follows a "buy one give one" business model.

Although they are getting better at it, many consumers still do not spend every last penny that is credited to their gift cards.

Are two billion cars a nightmare we can avoid? MNN's auto blogger reviews a new book on the subject.

Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says.

Despite the recall woes plaguing Toyota, Kelley Blue Book has named the Toyota Prius as the top green car for 2010.

Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats.

Toyota's new "100 Cars for Good" program will give away 100 cars to nonprofit organizations in 100 days.

The explosive Ford Pinto tops this list of the 5 biggest car flops.

Clients of the Cueto Law Group in Miami, Florida can now pay up to 20% of their legal fees with carbon credits.

The best photos of the week as presented by the Mother Nature Network, including a landfill worker in Cambodia and a mistletoe farm.

A lawn can be both kinds of green: eco-friendly and lush.

MNN's lifestyle blogger calculates out the daily carbon footprint of her email inbox.

Little by little the Obama administration is clearing the way for CCS.

An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints

Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.

How do you convene a large group of people to share and learn important information and interact socially without causing a negative impact on the environment?

What is carbon capture and storage? Often touted as a viable solution to the growing problem of irreversible climate change, carbon capture - also known as CCS

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you

As the GOP frontrunner tries to hold on to support in New Hampshire, he continues to walk a fine line when it comes to what he really believes about environment

Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributor

A new study shows that share prices increase slightly after a carbon disclosure is made.

Help reduce your child's carbon footprint by teaching them eco-friendly habits. Teach your kids to turn off the lights and water when not in use, try to walk mo

Your virtual carbon footprint may be bigger than you think. You telecommute, while your friends idle in stop-and-go traffic on the way to work, but don’t feel

Find out how this small Maine liberal arts school achieved its goal of being 100% carbon-neutral ahead of a 2015 deadline.

A project at CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is trying to measure the carbon footprint of human activity in the Los Angeles basin.

Wasted food accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than any country except China and the United States, according to a new report.

Need climate change data defined in simpler terms? It doesn't get any easier to understand than this.

Earthworms affect the amount of carbon dioxide produced in the soil.

Wheely's coffee and beverage franchises are carbon-neutral and ready to compete with brick-and-mortar stores.

Actor warns of a 'catastrophic warming of the planet' if carbon pricing is not enforced to curb the emissions of the fossil fuel industry.

From tree planting to better forms of farming, a growing number of businesses are investing in carbon reduction within their own supply chains.

Remember the subprime mortgage bubble? The carbon bubble might be our next $6 trillion nightmare.

I have no idea what my carbon footprint is. Do you know yours? This bracelet could help.

What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel?

Animal-free ways to keep warm and cozy as the temperature dips.

These 2 tutorials will get you scarfing in lots of new ways!

Actor will be participating in Suzy Amis Cameron's 'Red Carpet Green Dress' challenge.

Matt Hickman can help you pick out the perfect shade of green for your rugs.

It's rare to see anyone choose to throw away a plastic bottle if a recycling bin is nearby. Unfortunately, it’s still common to see carpet waiting curbside fo

Carpet can be cozy, soft underfoot and sound-absorbing. Here's how to buy carpet that's also eco-friendly.

A major source of indoor air pollution may be at your feet. That’s why carpet for LEED buildings is an issue not to be overlooked.

It turns out that the technique is just as important as the cleaning agent.