NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.

As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed.

Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them.

Residents of Harriman, TN share their experiences during and since the billion gallon coal ash spill.

The U.S. Green Building Council announces that a not-too-shabby 20,000 residential building projects have been bestowed with LEED for Homes certification and t

Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties.

Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend.

Honor your favorite boss on this holiday, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010.

Polio could be wiped out by 2018, but Gates says it will require investment and hard work.

Quant's fire-breathing electric supercar performs great — on paper. The futuristic battery tech is cool, but will it work?

Proterra's new Catalyst is a lightweight, energy-efficient marvel with six times the efficiency of diesel.

In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right.

Getaway provides a woodsy, off-grid respite from the concrete jungle.

How they can provide some space for the next generation as well.

Despite inherent flaws, House in the Tree is a fanciful fir-based escape.

Berlin startup Cabin Spacey has a clever idea for the city's unused rooftops.

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

Business and property owners can decrease their tax liability by taking advantage of one of the many green tax incentives available to businesses.

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A plan to protect more than 11 million acres of land in the American West has been scrapped after months of talks inside the Beltway.

The first 10 countries on the list, made available during UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa, account for two-thirds of global emissions.

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

There are a number of reasons our houses are getting bigger, and it's a real problem.

Here's what you can do with your incandescent bulbs as they fade away and are replaced by their more energy-efficient cousins.

The Sylvania Socket Survey is released: Apparently folks are jazzed about the incandescent phase-out even though they aren't really sure what it entails.

In manufacturing, 'flat' has long been synonymous with 'low-cost' but can this also be applied to consumer LED bulbs? The 2D-Light gives it a go.

They're stylish, they're strong, and they support design-based recovery in disaster-stricken areas. What more could you ask for in a pair of specs?

Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy.

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.

Martyn Poliakoff, a professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, may first appear like a mad scientist in his popular series of YouTube videos in whi

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.

After breaking up a fight between two dogs, Arizona mother Laura Toone needed medical attention.

The 3rd annual Green Grades report card by ForestEthics holds big office supply companies accountable for their sometimes questionable paper sourcing.

For apartment hunters who are just as concerned about a gridlock-free commute as they are about the presence of a washer and dryer set, Walk Score releases a ne

Team Green World creates catchy tunes with an eco-savvy theme.

One climate change skeptic says derailing the EPA's plans to regulate carbon emissions should be a priority for Congress.

In this video, the author and real-food advocate talks about why the farm bill should matter to anyone who cares about food.

A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits.

Millipedes are poison-filled arthropods that are surprisingly essential to the health of conifer forests in the Northwest.

Octopuses are weird, fascinating and for the most part, entirely unknown. Yet these behaviors are reminders we shouldn't put anything past them.

These small horses were thought to be the only truly wild horse species left on the planet and have a fascinating history.

The last bulwark to fall in Greenland's battle against rising temperatures is the northeast corner of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

About half of the surface warming that's helping shrink Greenland's glaciers is due to temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean.

This light, spicy, beer is perfect for saying “Cheers” to dad on Father’s Day and enjoying throughout the whole summer.

Toyota's 2011 North American Environmental Report shows progress towards meeting the automaker's five-year goals.

Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

It's the company's first foray into electrics — a sporty hatchback A3 — and it's coming to the U.S. early next year.

Castile soap can be used to clean a variety of things, including you, your dog and your vegetables.