The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.

About the size of a pinky nail, the nest cups are filled with 'eggs.'

Researchers in Australia strap cameras on feral cats to track their kills.

Australia's desert ants are thriving in the face of climate change.

No generations in the history of human civilization have consumed as much of the planet's natural bounty as the ones alive today. So what are we doing this Eart

Meet the winners of the first California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.

The Australian bilby is becoming more popular, and they may just take over as the country's animal representative for Easter.

Scientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.

Non-native nutria have made their way to the Golden State, and Californians are rushing to find a solution to this ROUS-sized problem.

As mustang horses are rounded up and taken off public lands, what will happen to this American symbol of freedom?

Convenient tollway and business drop-off points, plus health insurance stipends, attract a new group of local veggie eaters.

They were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.

A video interview with Benoit Jacob, the luxury carmaker's new electric and hybrid vehicle line's designer.

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

The high-performance NSX from Acura will be a platform for hybrid technology and lightweighting.

It's more than just cured meat.

Are you ready for one of the best meteor showers of the year? You've got that, Jupiter, and the Sturgeon Moon to look forward to.

Designer Benjamin Jones wants to erect the Sustainable TreeHouse, an eco-friendly 'interactive playground' on New York City's Governors Island. But he needs you

Some think Jane Austen, the beloved author, may have been offed.

'Mobitecture' features portable works of architecture including campers, floating cabins and trampoline tents.

'The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel' is a collection of beautifully illustrated flora and fauna by a German biologist and artist.

With photos and detailed insight, the new book "The Modern House Bus" offers a glimpse into the world of bus conversion projects.

Monaco is a tiny, independent city-state on the Mediterranean, surrounded by the French Riviera. It is famous for its glitzy casinos, Grand Prix race and imposs

Not many people are familiar with the joys of Colorado's wine country. A collection of high-altitude wineries in the state's Western Slope region, adjacent to U

Watch Van Jones as he lays out the case against plastic pollution from a social justice perspective.

The soon-to-be-released documentary is a call to action to join the battle that must be won to ensure that today’s children live long, healthy lives.

Sustainable food service supplies are creeping up all around us. Next time you order take-out, note the containers storing your food and drinks, the utensils pr

Peter Tabichi, a teacher in remote Kenya who has been giving most of his salary to the poor, became the first African to win the Global Teacher Prize.

No matter what, if you're going to buy, buy smarter — and that means buying more sustainable items.

Here's how you can donate or otherwise help the animals, residents and first responders affected by wildfires in Australia.

Denmark's Green Free School in Copenhagen focuses on creating a sustainable future for all.

new truck standards

Mars and back on a tank of fuel? Ion drive could revolutionize space travel.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that would require makers of soaps to show that their products really work.

Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW).

Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem?

Many people still don't know what biodynamic means, but wines grown biodynamically are popular with the experts.

“Down to Earth” highlights the sustainability inititaives at several of California’s wineries and opens up your sustainable wine choices.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

The free AltCarExpo will give Southern Californians a look at the latest greener cars -- and car-free modes of transport.

Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface.

Scientists discovered the oldest known material on the Earth's surface while studying a meteorite that landed in Australia 50 years ago.

China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon.

People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers.

As Maine goes, so goes the the rest of the country, at least in terms of aging.

Who says you can't outrun old age?

You can still be a proud sustainable foodie if you don’t grow your vegetables, raise your chickens or do it all yourself.

The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get. Make them now, or you’ll regret it for the next 10 months.

Chuck visits a unique community with an organic farm, three restaurants, thousands of acres of green space and EarthCraft homes.