Maybe carbon offsetting isn't as fool-proofed as many businesses would like people to believe.

Public transit has long been undervalued as a mobility option. Thanks to new technologies and new ways of living, that's changing.

You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger.

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

To go net-zero it's better to try and reduce demand than to increase supply. Here are some very good places to start.

Why move to the woods when you can live in a tower that doubles as a coniferous forest?

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

Ford revealed the new, more fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Escape at the L.A. Auto Show.

To meet China's insatiable demand for pork, Shuanghui International is turning to an American company to help 'bring home the bacon.'

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

For political purposes, a West Virginia senator is giving the EPA a little breathing room -- for now.

These appliances are big energy hogs, so it makes sense to make them smart.

In the near future, streetlights won't just be a source of light; they'll be a smart hub for power and information too.

Although not the flashiest thing on the block, GE unveils a WiFi-connected LED bulb with a more agreeable price point than its peers.

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'

Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon.

In 'Kaibab Elegy,' filmmakers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinović show us a full cloud inversion at Grand Canyon National Park.

Star Count 2019 engages stargazers in England and draws attention to the growing threat of light pollution.

Phonebloks is a Lego-like approach to smartphone design, where each individual 'blok' is an isolated component that can be replaced.

Lost in the woods? Stuck in the wild? These 8 handy smartphone apps will help you survive in the wilderness.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

The Lune can identify that your phone is receiving a call, not from a Bluetooth signal but from the wavelength of the phone’s GSM signal.

The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk.

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.

Sherry Turkle says we are losing our capacity for empathy, and our ability to carry on a conversation.

Finnish startup aims to engage mobile users in an international competition to send someone to the International Space Station.

From magnifiers to medication trackers, these apps can help savvy seniors stay on track.

The debate continues about whether mobile technology is creating the most advanced generation ever or a society of uncultured automatons.

In Tennessee, the streets are too dangerous for one 10-year-old on a bike. In Copenhagen, the streets are too crowded to accommodate any more kids. The real pro

Paris can be pretty unfriendly to tourists, but SmarterParis is a friendly new app that can make it easier.

More than 80 percent of Rising Tide Car Wash's employees have autism — and its owners hope to increase that number soon.

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

The former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China looks like the greenest Republican in the presidential race — and perhaps the most interesting.

Support local small businesses in your area on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, NASA has launched a clever online campaign that enables participants to "adopt" a small piece of the planet.

China admits it's the leading emitter of greenhouse gas emissions — even though everyone else already knew that. What that means for this week's negotiations

Being called a bird brain really isn't an insult, now that scientists have uncovered just how smart these feathered friends really are.

The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct looking (and tiny!) ungulate.

American Express is encouraging its card members to shop at small businesses this Saturday.

As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emiss

From what the new labels mean to how to properly apply it, here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun.

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

A new study says historic smells are part of our 'cultural heritage' and should be saved to bring the past to life.

This up-and-coming destination is cheaper than its counterparts in Western Europe but no less attractive in terms of beauty, affordability and sustainability.

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

Blending or juicing fruit makes it much easier for your body to access their carbs and calories, which is the opposite of what most people want from a smoothie.

The creepy bodark tree produces unnervingly strange fruit.