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Why NextEV is taking on Tesla

Tesla is a tempting target, and NextEV has deep pockets.




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Carnegie study on EV charging gets it all wrong

Most electric cars plug into much cleaner grids, especially in California.




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Super-fast and electric are words of the week at Geneva Motor Show

Electric cars are really shooting off into the stratosphere, and it’s all Elon Musk can do to keep up.




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Which is cooler? Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevrolet Bolt

Millennials and lower-income consumers are in a buying mood. They think that brand matters, and Tesla is the ultimate brand.




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Americans are trading in EVs ... for SUVs

Low gas prices, and crossovers with 30 mpg, mean that only a quarter of hybrid and electric buyers are getting another one.




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5 solar-powered buildings that will forever change architecture

From Apple's Spaceship HQ to GE's Boston campus, these solar-integrated designs are raising the bar.




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This Brooklyn townhome has it all: Treehouse, turtle sanctuary and even a stream on the roof

This biophilic home owned by Gennaro Brooks-Church, founder of Eco Brooklyn Living Walls, is so green it boasts a turtle sanctuary.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Proposed mega-development could pose threat to iconic Florida panther

In Florida, not even the iconic Florida panther — the endangered state animal — is safe from new development.




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Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff

The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's a record season for sea turtles in Georgia, even with a hurricane

2019 has been a record year for the threatened species, even after Hurricane Dorian destroyed sea turtle nests in the state.




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The plushest peak you ever did see: Three Bad Seeds' nature-inspired pillows

Bring the great outdoors into your home with Three Bad Seeds' line of wilderness-inspired pillows handcrafted from repurposed scrap fabrics.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Eden Paper: Beautiful gift wrap that you can plant and, eventually, eat

After you've furiously torn through your holiday prezzies, plant Eden Paper gift wrap it in the backyard where it will grow into a patch of veggies.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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It's time to revive the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving

In 1911, the Society for the Prevention Useless Giving (SPUG) began a movement against useless Christmas gifts. It's time for a comeback.




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9 gifts for the person who has everything

Some people are just impossible to buy for around the holidays and birthdays. But we have some ideas on gifts for people who already have everything.



  • Arts & Culture

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What if everyone drove a hybrid?

The answer to this depends on the definition of hybrid, and how long it would take to "convert" each car on the road to a hybrid. One thing's for sure -- emissi




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Ford and Toyota to develop new hybrid system

New hybrid system will allow rear-wheel drive light trucks and SUVs to achieve greater fuel efficiency levels.




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Obama administration reverses 'wild lands' plan

A plan to protect more than 11 million acres of land in the American West has been scrapped after months of talks inside the Beltway.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Media Mayhem: Limbaugh's 'fatwa' against the New York Times' Andrew Revkin

How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself?




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Developing nations walk out of Copenhagen talks

Climate talks in Denmark are on hold after a group of developing nations walked out over concerns about abandoning the Kyoto Protocol.



  • Climate & Weather

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Revenge of the climate scientists, but is it too late?

Climate scientists are beginning to unite to against the misinformation campaigns of right-wingers, but it comes after they've been dealt several blows.




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Every three years, you eat your weight in bread

A National Geographic Kids book teaches all about the “Human Footprint.”




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U.S. CO2 emissions to stay below 2005 levels as coal use shrinks

Energy-related CO2 emissions will be 7 percent lower than their 2005 level of nearly 6 billion metric tons in 2020, according to new government data.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Visualight: A LED for every mood (and email)

Meet Visualight, a WiFi-enabled LED bulb that visualizes data as colored light. In other words, when a recent crush messages you on Facebook, the lights in your




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10 clever uses for burned-out bulbs

Here's what you can do with your incandescent bulbs as they fade away and are replaced by their more energy-efficient cousins.




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Feeling blue? This sunset-mimicking LED bulb alleviates sleep-related health woes

In addition to minimizing melatonin-suppressing blue light, the Drift bulb has another health-benefitting trick up its sleeve ...



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Night skiing is even cooler if you're covered in LEDs

A vivid new video follows skiers in LED-studded suits as they slice up Alaskan slopes after dark.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Abercrombie & Fitch, in reversal of exclusionary policy, now selling larger sizes

After a drubbing in the media, the formerly popular brand is making amends.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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A grown-up onesie: Elevate your loungin'!

Hoodsie brings color and style to adult-sized onesies.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Fashion Revolution Day is coming to shake up the industry

April 24th is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse; Fashion Revolution Day wants to change how our clothes are made.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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6 secrets your clothes reveal about you

What clues are you broadcasting to the world when you choose your ensemble each morning?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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L.L. Bean revises its legendary return policy

Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy.




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Is EnergyStar at the risk of becoming EnergyIrrelevant?

On the tail of an audit that questioned the reliability of the EnergyStar label, the <i>Washington Post</i> wonders: Are less-than-efficient appliances still ma




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Lindsay Clarke on how we should be helping the developing world

Clarke's Breaking Ground is a nonprofit organization that works on the local level to help communities complete projects like bridges, libraries and schools.




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Meet Steven Carse, King of Pops

A former insurance man turns fresh fruits and natural ingredients into delightful ice pops that his customers can’t get enough of.




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A family affair: Q&amp;A with Eco-Me&#39;s Robin Kay Levine

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




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England&#39;s &#39;cosmic census&#39; reveals scale of light pollution

Star Count 2019 engages stargazers in England and draws attention to the growing threat of light pollution.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Humorist and &#39;Conan&#39; writer reveals planet&#39;s future in new book

Among other things, Rob Kutner thinks we're on the verge of a new Ice Age.



  • Arts & Culture

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Is the extinction of print cookbooks inevitable?

Cookbook sales are still strong, but as more cooks embrace websites and apps, cookbooks could be in danger of going the way of other print mediums.




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6 mobile apps changing shopping forever

These apps make shopping convenient with capabilities like visual searches, price comparisons and recommendations.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Can a smartphone prevent the elderly from falling?

The SmartGait innovation could help patients with compromised balance by analyzing how they walk.



  • Protection & Safety

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The new Apple HealthKit could revolutionize your relationship with your doctor

Shared mobile health app will allow doctors to monitor a patient's health in real-time — and intervene before a hospital visit is needed.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Video: Visionary Apple founder has died at the age of 56.



  • Research & Innovations

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Free! How to Cook Everything app for iPhone and iPad

Apple's app store hasMark Bittman’s go-to book on the basics of how to cook just about anything you can imagine for free.




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Want everyone to embrace biking? Here&#39;s a roadmap

In an effort to encourage residents to pedal to work, Minneapolis is making strides in bike-friendly commuting. Learn why we should follow their lead.




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Police cars revamped for better high-speed handling

Say goodbye to the lumbering old Crown Vic, the new generation of Ford police cars can go from a stop to 100 mph in 14.5 seconds.




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New Google Maps for mobile features Zagat reviews and new offers

Android and iOS users alike will benefit from a redesigned Google Maps app that will include ratings, deals and an incident reporting feature.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Why the Google car could change everything

The self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities.




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This dream job in Sweden will pay you to do whatever you want

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.



  • Arts & Culture

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30 great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day

Don't wait for April 22! Here is a month-long list of eco-awesome activities you can do to celebrate the planet every day.




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13-year-old Masai boy invents device to help his community live in peace with the lions

Richard Turere's solar-powered invention safely scares lions away from his family's cattle.



  • Wilderness & Resources