There were once less than 1,000 of them left in Mexico and the U.S.

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

Option packages and other 'forced' features increase the base price of many vehicles, balancing out the environmental value, group says.

Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats.

I wanted to call this the “Ten Dumbest Environmental Quotes Ever,” but that would imply that the Ten Dumbest Things Ever have already been said.

The tiny desert kingdom has an outsized appetite for fossil fuels, making it an awkward place to host international climate change negotiations.

The Mongol invasion scrubbed nearly 700 million tons of carbon from the atmosphere, according to new research.

What if we could turn our fuel emissions back into fuel?

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, pigtail.

"Buy less, choose well, make it last," says the iconic designer.

Modular carpeting behemoth Interface expands a coastal cleanup/recycling initiative that benefits impoverished fishing communities in the Philippines.

Meet my friendly neighborhood green painter: Nick Cope of Green Painting, a Red Hook, Brooklyn-based 'eco-responsible' housepainting firm.

Margaret Roach, high-powered Manhattan media player turned solitude-seeking garden blogger, releases a memoir, 'And I Shall Have Some Peace There.'

Quayle Hodek is the 33-year-old founder and CEO of one of the leading companies in wind energy. Find out what he thinks the energy grid will look like in 50 yea

Screen printing maven chats about early inspiration, storytelling, and dinosaurs.

On 'Sarah's Summer House,' interior designer Sarah Richardson tackles a most formidable challenge: The eco-renovation of her off the grid summer cottage located

What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper?

Eco-Me, a California-based brand comprised of a colorful 'family' of all-natural household cleaners, was founded by Robin Kay Levine in response to a real-life

The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.

With the high season of outdoor cookery about to kick into full swing, a look at 10 petite BBQ grills that don't require a massive backyard to fire up.

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

From urban jungles to sprawling prairies, here are some noteworthy facts about these resourceful rodents.

Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love.

A group of stick spiders in Hawaii evolves into the same three 'ecomorphs' every time it colonizes a new island or region.

A new study reveals mosquito DNA in the guano of two widespread North American bat species.

Meet some of the most spectacular, and secretive, squirrels on Earth.

Scientists close in on the genetic mechanisms used by mosquitoes to locate prey.

Mosquitoes are annoying, relentless and can pose a health risk for your family. Here are some effective ways to kill them and keep them away, the natural way.

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.

Is God mad at us for recycling or behaving badly? Some of the right wing's sharpest minds think so.

New research proves that the Peruvian glacier is shrinking due to climate change.

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.

Quilts can keep you warm in more ways than one, says Bonnie Browning of the American Quilter's Society. Here's how to store and clean them properly.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Cookout the green way with these tips and products!

A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.

These stunning busts are crafted using recycled circuit boards, CPUs, wiring, keyboards and other salvaged electronics.

Are you a mastermind when it comes to slumber? Test your sleep smarts here.

Animal tracking is time-consuming and difficult, but a new book "Where the Animals Go" by Cheshire and Umbert shows how technology is helping.

It's Europe without the jetlag, or the carbon footprint.

See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.

Everybody's worried about the high unemployment rate, and they should be. But fuel-efficient cars, hybrids and electrics are putting Americans to work big time.

Rare 'Flasher' Squid Caught on Video

The extinct relative of giraffes, Xenokeryx amidalae, takes its moniker from Queen Padmé Amidala, the wife of Anakin Skywalker.

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?