Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

The crest-tailed mulgara was once a common sight in New South Wales deserts before other predators edged it out of the habitat.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the eastern cougar extinct after it not being seen for over 80 years.

BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil.

Researchers discovered a Chelonoidis phantasticus giant tortoise on Fernandina Island. The last time this tortoise was seen was 1906.

Made in the U.K. from the essence of foraged ants, this gin is not a joke.

A dramatic film explores the physical and emotional challenges of living in a peak oil scenario.

Impact Energies sells and leases solar panel systems to people making less than $6 a day in Ghana. It was acquired by Persistent Energy Partners.

El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity.

You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't.

Academic Board of Inquiry has cleared the scientist at the center of "Climategate" and his "trick." So will the spin machine finally shut up?

Authentic sounds of the wild can now be downloaded for free to your iPhone. Assign your friends their own unique howl, hoot or roar.

A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery.

An organic “garden gin,” Sage uses botanicals like the ones grown by Thomas Jefferson in his Monticello gardens.

ColdLife organics grows its own food, keeps it cold, and delivers it to your door.

A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu.

Knowing the difference and making a simple change might help you stay awake.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

There are many reasons to protect children from an overload of chemicals. Here's how you can do it and why you should.

Diamorpha Smallii is the taxonomic name. It has another name, Small's Stonecrop. But in Georgia, we call it Red Stuff.

The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set.

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.

After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't.

The World1 computer program at MIT considered a range of factors and predicted the world might collapse in 2040. So far, it has been right.

This recipe for traditional Peruvian Alfajores gets a non-traditional twist with the addition of quinoa. It's a great recipe to make with kids for Mother's Day.

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.

Reducing indoor allergens is simpler and cheaper than you think!

A child's metabolism is similar to that of a well-trained endurance athlete.

Bill and Melinda Gates outline global-aid myths: poor countries will always be poor, foreign aid is a waste, and saving lives will lead to overpopulation.

The opening of Colorado's pot emporiums has led to a stained relationship between landlords and those looking to puff in the privacy of their apartments.

Capital One's new contract update raises the hackles of critics who question the company's right to contact customers by 'personal visit.'

For rewards-seekers, the trick is to find the right card: one that best fits both your travel style and your spending habits.

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.

Imagine a smartphone for the visually impaired that has the tools most sighted smartphone users have come to take for granted

Conservation photographer Morgan Heim talks about her work, and how being foolish can lead to brilliant things.

By keeping out invasive cats, rats and other predators, a new fence on Kauai is helping a rare bird bounce back.

Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle.

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.

A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.

Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'.

Naomie Harris' 100% biodegradable Oscars gown, which took 120 hours to make, will be on display at the Hampton Court Palace in London.

The actress, who follows a mostly vegetarian diet, stars in her first American TV show, 'Red Widow.'

Plus: NBC's 'Parenthood' wins green seal.

National Geographic's popular 'Brain Games' series takes a look at the laws of attraction in a special Valentine's Day episode.

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.

Reducing carbon dioxide may be solved in storing emissions in deep, subterranean rock throughout the country.

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.