Food and Water Watch parodies “Portlandia’s” awesome chicken sketch to make a point about factory farming inspections and urges consumers to take action.

The melt-off from the world's ice sheets, ice caps and glaciers over eight years of the past decade would have been enough to cover the United States in about 1

It may take less of an increase in global temperatures to melt the ice sheet covering Greenland than thought, new research suggests.

As the old ice of Earth melts, photographers have captured its decline. Here are eight stunning before-and-after images detailing ice melts across our planet.

On Aug. 8, the Greenland ice sheet shattered a seasonal record, with more cumulative melting since record-keeping began more than three decades ago, new researc

A new study shows that 20 percent of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, bringing to light the cultural implications of climate change.

If a small chunk of ice currently plugging the edge of an ice sheet in Antarctica were to melt, it could release massive amounts of ice into the ocean.

What you need to know to choose the best infant formula for your baby.

The world's forests support the planet's diverse creatures, and keeping forests robust also could help humanity achieve some of its biggest goals.

With a Global Alliance dedicated to Climate-Smart Agriculture, you’ll be hearing more about this effort with a goal to improve agriculture and food security.

UNESCO protects more than landmarks and culturally-significant sites. There are intangible parts of culture that are important, too.

Health ratings on packages could influence consumers' purchasing decisions and drive food companies to make healthier products.

How healthy are all those cranberries you’ll be eating during the holiday season? You’ll like the answer.

How healthy is that egg? Lots of factors are involved, but the color of the egg shell isn't one of them.

This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.

Columbia researcher examines how ultrasound could become part of a comprehensive treatment for various degenerative brain diseases.

Reconnect with the wild in these magic Celtic gardens.

From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, the health benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond fold remedies.

From fighting dandruff and drunkenness to treating coughs and cuts, honey is a powerhouse of potential health benefits.

Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy.

The herb known as the 'divine root' comes in several forms that can be used to speed recovery and improve concentration, among other things.

From hindering kidney stones and taming inflammation to fighting disease, lemons are brimming with potential.

From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method.

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.

Ginger root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years, here are just some health benefits of ginger.

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are game-changing electric vehicles due on the market by the end of the year, and I just got a sneak peek.

Although the Chevy Volt is expected to hit dealerships in late November, the auto world is still waiting on the EPA’s official fuel efficiency rating.

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop

Automakers released their official December 2010 sales figures, which included the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf for the first time.

The Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf earn top safety honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

After a slow start, sales of the Nissan Leaf are picking up and the competition between the Leaf and the Volt is heating up.

Jim Motavalli shares his insights about electric vehicles in his new book, High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug in the Auto Industry.

A lawyer for energy giant Kinder Morgan recently argued that seeing the faces of unhappy pipeline protesters could constitute a form of assault.

When most people hear poultry at home, they think of chickens, thanks to the current trend of urban cluckers. It turns out that there are a lot more options tha

Food Tank and The James Beard Foundation have released the first annual guide that celebrates more than 400 U.S.-based groups.

There are 104 nuclear power plants in the continental United States, two of which operate in quake-prone areas and others that are in need of major upgrades.

For some opponents of nuclear power, no amount of planning or patching is enough. Among those critics is actor Alec Baldwin, whose thoughts on the subject carry

How healthy are America's plants, animals and environment?

With groundwater pumping and the evaporation of heavy weights of water, Earth's crust rebounds. This movement affects the fault, causing earthquakes.

Photographer Emma Phillips describes the series as "a poetic exploration of and tribute to Australia's monolithic landscape."

Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.

Protesters celebrate in North Dakota as the Army halts the Dakota Access pipeline, but many of them still aren't leaving.

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

I liked this small battery SUV fine, though it exhibited a mysterious slowdown. If charge times are speeded up and the price kept within reason, it should sell.

A hydroponic agriculture venture named Growing Underground is based in an air raid shelter 100 feet beneath the streets of London.

Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.'

Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night.

The era of ersatz Eames chairs and knockoff Noguchi coffee tables comes to an end.

Now melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.