Shell's futurists spin scenarios of a worldwide turn to electric vehicles and hydrogen power.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

The MyPlate icon is starting to pop on food packaging. What are the USDA’s rules for companies that want to use it, and does its appearance on a package imply

The agency bows to pressure from the livestock industry to backtrack on urging people to reduce their consumption of meat.

A new report ranks meat and poultry based on outbreaks of foodborne illness.

Not only can coral reefs buffer humans from disasters, but protecting them is 15 times cheaper than building sea walls.

Here are some fun reads for budding environmentalists.

It’s easier than ever to make sure your purchase packs an activist punch. You can use your dollar for good, by choosing companies who make it their mission to

Start your eco-friendly parenting efforts even before you welcome your bundle of joy with earth-friendly pregnancy tests.

This week: Historic homes with gruesome backstories, a woman wages war against rodents and Martha Stewart pays her respects to American crafters.

The R.W. Lindholm Residence is the newest, but certainly not the first, Wright-designed structure to be relocated in its entirety.

The head of the U.N.'s World Food Program talks about how we can fix the hunger problem.

Minnesota educator develops multimedia tools to share and preserve Ojibwe language and culture.

Modern-day Lebanese are descendants of the Canaanites, proving that they weren't wiped out by the Israelites after all.

The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

A special sugar in these greens keeps good bacteria happy.

Narrator Daryl Hannah, filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and others discuss the Keystone XL pipeline battle in 'Pipe Dreams.'

In just 20 years, the city of Sequim, Washington transformed from a declining arid farmland into a fragrant prairie of purple blooms.

Actors join other others in urging President Obama to stay true to his commitment to reduce nuclear weapons during this year's G8 summit.

The physicist says that colonization of outer space is the only way we’ll survive.

Although the Tesla Roadster is already on the streets of America, one Motor Trend writer favors the upcoming Chevy Volt over the electric supercar.

The Tesla Roadster is nearing the end of its production run.

Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public?

The Ark of Taste is striving to get foods off an endangered species list.

Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients. With recipes like these, there's no excuse not to reap the health benefits.

Actress Kim Cattrall claims this new yoga hybrid practice saved her life.

It seems like just a regular old yoga class isn't enough anymore.

Climate activists are about to launch two weeks of protest against a pipeline from Alberta's tar sands to the Gulf Coast. They'd do well to remember there are n

Two proposed energy projects (each with a $7 billion price tag) present two very different directions for America's future. Which would you choose?

Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television.

We dare you to keep a dry eye as you watch these amazing and emotional performances of our national anthem.

A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.

Some lumber is not eco-friendly; the trick is to find sustainable forests and other alternatives.

NASA scientists hatch proposal to redefine what it means to be a planet in our solar system.

From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence'

This weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!) and Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city.

The flashy and fancy new breed of ice fishing shacks are extravagant enough to make grandpa drop his hand auger in disbelief.

A judge in Okanogan County, Wash. rules that an ill-sited prefab hut must be moved from its landscape-altering perch above the Methow Valley.

Start planning your Thanksgiving wine selections by trying this sustainable rosé this weekend.

Warre’s Otima Tawny 10 Year Port will warm you up on a chilly evening.

Give your kids another non-alcoholic cocktail option besides a Shirley Temple this holiday season.

From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, online retailer Zappo's will cover cat and dog adoption fees at more than 100 participating shelters.

There are no rules for Friendsgiving, but it still helps to plan ahead.

Scientists have uncovered the mystery of beak evolution.

Put down that hamburger, pick up a cricket burger, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives.

A new YouTube integrated map lets Appalachian communities speak out on mountaintop coal mining.

The fast food company allows some of its restaurants to display signs in support of mountain top removal.

The Washington, D.C., river epitomizes the ecological dangers that plague many U.S waterways, according to a national environmental group.

Taking a whole-house approach to saving energy ensures that dollars you invest to save energy are spent wisely. Here are some money saving tips.