Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.

Chinese government offers high-speed rail expertise to U.S. projects.

It was supposed to be Carmageddon in L.A., but instead the two-day closure of the busiest freeway in Los Angeles reiterated a timeless lesson about cars: We los

A new report hints at the growing economic clout of renewable energy.

Wyland Foundation's National Art Contest helps kids think about how they can protect the oceans.

Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness.

Despite several obstacles in his path Joe Barton thinks he will be the next chairman of the committee and is already drawing up plans.

While politicians in Appalachia are taking aim at the EPA, John Yarmuth is patting the agency on the back.

One climate change skeptic says derailing the EPA's plans to regulate carbon emissions should be a priority for Congress.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

Bill Richardson says the terrorist's death gives President Obama an opportunity to tackle one of the most contentious issues in Washington.

Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash

Actor and entrepreneur says his centrifuges could make a difference in small-scale oil cleanups.

Legendary naturalist and broadcaster urges humanity not to 'lose its connection with the natural world.'

Thirty Meter Telescope, which has faced protests and construction shutdowns, will be built in a culturally and ecologically sensitive area of Hawaii.

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.

Only a few of the many threatened species and wild places on Earth ever gain any legal protections. Some of these are considered vulnerable while others are mak

A picture of your favorite place could win you, and the charity of your choice, $1,000.

For Earth Day, Easter or any seasonal meal, try this side dish made from seasonal vegetables and aromatic spices.

Researchers tagging juvenile sharks have confirmed where these youngsters spend the first year of their lives.

New Mexico's coyote-killing contest ban does not outlaw the killing of coyotes by hunters or ranchers who are protecting their livestock.

From cancer to migraines and even seizures, dogs can give us a heads up about a range of human diseases.

Wearable air conditioners may help wean us off our emissions-happy ways.

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.

You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Container gardening with specialty seeds will make the the most of your limited space.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Thriftiness is a green practice.

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Save water around the house with very little effort.

Experts doubt the theory behind the 'happiness pie chart,' saying what you really can impact is how happy you are.

Do you ever ignore your contact lens care instructions? You may want to rethink that.

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

Nancy Striniste, a landscape designer and educator, has written a book, "Nature Play at Home," and launched a movement around creating natural play spaces.

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

Earth now has five or six major ocean garbage patches, and new research suggests they'll continue growing for 'at least the next thousand years.'

Want the pitter patter of more paws in your home? Here's how to tell if bringing home a second dog is a good idea and how to do it so everyone gets along.

Is the food you're eating healthy? The answer should be simple, but it's not.

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.

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.

According to a new report, children who eat a bowl of children's cereal each day could be eating up to 10 pounds of added sugar a year.

Many people would prefer that sweets contain sugar and not high-fructose corn syrup. Hershey is considering giving them what they want.

These simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study from social scientists explores how our relationships with people can affect our longevity and physical health.

Companies like Airbnb and Uber are feeling the pandemic pinch, but neighborly sharing is on its way up, and that's a good thing.

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming

If your car isn't getting the gas mileage you want or expect, it might be time to put down the carbs and pick up the dumbbells because your body may be the prob

Ford wants you to have a better understanding of how your driving impacts their fuel efficiency.

Carmakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025, but $2 a gallon gas and the popularity of gas guzzlers might change that rule.

But a new University of Michigan poll reveals huge gender gaps in car knowledge.

Study shows fuel efficiency hasn't changed much since 1923, but emissions are way down.