Controversial clean energy hits major setback from area Massachusetts tribes.

Cape Wind won decisive approval triggering a potential green energy gold rush. But the opposition -- which mainly just doesn't want to look at wind turbines --

New research finds that people who don't like music might have lower blood flow in certain parts of their brains.

The Vegetable Orchestra has been stunned crowds and serving soup for 17 years.

Residents of Pennsylvania's top natural gas-producing town will soon know what may be lurking in their drinking water wells. Federal environmental regulators ar

The Maxximus LNG 2000 can do zero to 60 in less than 2 seconds, and can run on propane, CNG, LNG or even gasoline. It's a showcase for the vast potential of nat

Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a

Film tells the fictional story of one small town's dealings with the natural gas industry — and the environmentalist out to stop it all from happening.

Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival.

A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised.

Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week.

'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan.

A new report suggests that while many countries are getting better at managing their tropical forests, deforestation remains a very real danger.

A NASA spacecraft's epic Pluto encounter is officially underway.

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has snapped new images of Pluto — the first taken by the probe during its six-month approach to the dwarf planet.

Pluto looks especially welcoming in a new photo by NASA's approaching New Horizons probe.

Philippe Starck unveils a line of energy-efficient prefab homes with European wood builder Riko.

Assembled on site in just 2 days with the aid of screwdrivers, this boxy plywood beauty is designed to last at least 150 years.

Sleek, slender and topped with solar panels, Heijmans ONE is a rental unit that addresses the dearth of affordable housing options for young professionals.

Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health.

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.

A paper hypothesizes that some of our language skills evolved out of specific cave art features.

Top polluters would pay $20 per ton of carbon emissions under the carbon tax plan, with 60 percent of the revenue returned to each U.S. resident.

Toyota has donated 4,500 free trees for this March's giveaway for New York City residents.

Just in time for a new U.S. report on climate change, a stunning animation shows how much we've already altered Earth's air.

For several countries, the switch from coal to renewable energy is paying off in our attempt to reduce global carbon emissions — but we still have work to do.

Sprint customers can get instant credit on their phone bills by recycling old phones at local stores.

U.S. Postal Service expands electronics recycling program. Customers can trade in old cellphones for cash at 3,100 USPS retail locations.

Michael Pollan explains that if farmers are only growing one or two crops, that means people are only eating one or two crops, which does not make for a healthy

If organic foods can’t contain genetically modified ingredients, you’d think organic food companies wouldn’t have a problem with labeling foods that conta

A supplement derived from a tropical fern can offer extra defense against sun damage to the skin.

Environmental Working Group's newest sunscreen guide rates the safest sunscreens and calls out bad practices (like too-high SPFs.)

The success of two elementary school volunteer projects earned a shelter a donation from the Petco Foundation.

The Salvation Army's nonprofit grocery store, DMG Foods, has opened in Baltimore with help from the Maryland Food Bank.

Why didn't someone think of this before?

The universe's strongest source of energy may be the solution to one of Earth's oldest conflicts.

Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he

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.

As the United States seeks to rely less on imported oil, a few states are leading the charge in the renewable energy revolution.

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.

The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production.

At the heart of an ambitious clean energy project envisioned by the Dutch is a man-made island nine times the size of Disneyland.

Cabinets and trim crafted out of natural wood do require a certain amount of TLC to keep them at their lustrous best.

Laundry is an endless chore. With so much hands-on experience, you'd think we know what we're doing, right? Wrong.

Despite warnings to keep detergent pods away from children, poison control centers are still besieged with calls.

Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves.

It could be that you need some bees, or that the weather hasn't been ideal, or your soil isn't right.