This supposed moon rock is actually an Earth rock. It was likely jettisoned from our planet ages ago, eventually crashing into the moon.

The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a record high in 2011, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported Tuesday,

The environmental movement's challenges are greater than ever, but the founder of 350.org says victory lies ahead.

The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment.

A study explored 50 million laser images from a NASA satellite to calculate the shrinking depth of the ice sheets, finding the edges to be particularly thin.

A weather balloon has broken the record for the longest balloon-borne experiment in Antarctica, and is still going strong.

500 square miles of Appalachian forest is gone forever due to illegal mountaintop mining, and the EPA doesn't seem to mind.

Michael Pollan explains how a variety of plants and animals make for healthy farms, which make for healthy people.

Michael Pollan argues that fossil fuel efficiency replaced farmers, and we need to get them back.

The president is getting a report card for his first 100 days in office from Michael Pollan and others. How's he doing on the food front?

A report issued earlier this week caused quite a stir in the organic food world. See what some respected organic food advocates are saying about it.

While the days of excess seem to be over, a party in New York last week showed that it’s always in vogue (and on budget) to be green.

Single? Welcome love into your life, and celebrate — don't shun — the holiday.

Fire lookout towers found in numerous national forests have been converted into campsites-in-the-sky.

Actor urges lawmakers to close environmental loopholes and increase oversight of industry.

Cards are piling up for the man whose heart literally broke when his dog died.

As the government shutdown drags on, Andrés and his team jump in to help - again.

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.

If you're thinking about replacing utilities with solar panels, you'll need to research and take some considerations into account first.

The heat from the sun heats up metal oxides that in turn release oxygen atoms that mingle with steam. Hydrogen molecules can then be captured and stored.

British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel.

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.

Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project.

With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom.

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.

Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all.

Researchers make headway in fight against devastating disorder by breeding bees with the ability to seek out and remove varroa mites.

Markus Imhoof's new documentary balances microphotography with compelling storytelling. The film will debut on June 10.

A photographer has caught fascinating slow-motion footage of honeybees flying, working and even stinging.

The apiarian artery is the buzziest infrastructure project in Scandinavia.

Supreme Court decides not to hear the case about a plan to build 'the world's largest garbage dump' near the iconic national park.

Private groups are shaping business plans to tap into the resource-rich environs of outer space. Early celestial targets with commercial cross hairs on them are

The new company, Deep Space Industries, Inc., announced on Jan. 22 that it plans to mine asteroids for metals, water and other resources.

Jaguars used to roam all over the Southwest but now are an extreme rarity. And this unique cat is already threatened by the mining industry.

New research finds that exposure to mildly cooler temps may be the key to shedding pounds.

If you love the idea of long-lasting LED bulbs but not the price, this one-day Amazon Gold Box Deal may put these energy savers in your price range.

More than 7,000 cities in 172 countries are expected to take part in the one-hour event on Saturday.

A new online investing platform will fund energy-efficiency improvements for churches and nonprofits in poor neighborhoods.

And it's potentially more efficient than an LED.

Scenes of devastation along the state's Indian River Lagoon show hundreds of thousands of dead fish.

The color looks radioactive, but activists promise it is nontoxic and harmless to marine life.

Neolithic humans in the Wadi Faynan region of southern Jordan may have polluted the river while first learning how to smelt.

A 2018 study found that microplastics are being introduced to the environment through fertilizers made through large-scale composting.

Here's a rundown of the top 11 spaceflight stories of 2011, from the last mission of NASA's venerable space shuttle program to China's first-ever docking of two

Launching of the Dragon capsule will mark a significant step forward in the partnership between NASA and the private sector.

After 467 days in orbit and a ticker-tape parade, a special litte astronaut will live out its days at the National Air and Space Museum.

The first 'A' in NASA's acronym name — Aeronautics — will play a leading role in the final flights of its recently retired shuttle program. Space agency jet

Space shuttle Discovery, NASA's fleet leader and the world's most flown spacecraft, lifted off for the last time on on April 17 to be delivered to the Smithsoni

NASA deployed a few high-flying paparazzi to Hollywood to scout out the best photo spots for next month's arrival of one of its biggest stars: space shuttle End