Pickens: 'If you don't think that you're gonna see a $200 barrel of oil, you're joking.'

Oilman's plan still aims for energy independence, but now focuses on conversion of tractor-trailers to natural gas instead of giant Texas wind farm.

Today's technology allows us to look deep into what was previously invisible, revolutionizing our understanding of microorganisms.

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Yes, you can get the digital chaos under control. Here's how.

Traditional, sustainable Valentine’s gifts your sweetheart will love.

Zhena's Gypsy Tea is out with a new line of organic and fair trade green teas -- in enticing flavors like Coconut Rum and Berry Bellini.

The longtime environmental cop is known for being tough, pragmatic and likable.

Olympics officials are trying to make February's Winter Games in Korea one of the most environmentally friendly gatherings ever.

The Lit Motors C-1 can cruise 200 miles on a charge, and even a truck can't pull it over.

Good looking pants that protect your valuables.

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.

It's time to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe.

Somewhere on the Internet there’s the perfect recipe for the pound of ground turkey in your freezer, plus other ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

President Elect Obama could pick an actual scientist to head the Department of Energy.

A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same.

Earth lost 39 million acres of tropical tree cover in 2017. That's like losing 40 football fields full of trees every minute for a year.

The Nature Conservancy wants everyone to enjoy the earth this Earth Day by gathering outside to enjoy a meal. We've got some ideas to make sure your picnic hono

In honor of Earth Day's namesake orb, here's a time-lapse tour of Earth itself.

From confounding dress codes to exclusion from many events, the road to gold for women has had plenty of quirky twists.

Vietnam veteran gets his dying wish to spend the day with his beloved dog.

A flavorless watermelon is a reason for a good cry.

If you know what to look for, you can pick the perfectly ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon every time.

Durian is known for its strong odor. Despite being banned in some hotels and subways, lovers of this unusual fruit go to great lengths for a taste.

The world's oldest depiction of a campsite may have been unearthed outside a cave in Spain.

The rocket's return even surprised SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who initially thought the Falcon 9 booster didn't actually stick its landing.

The MIT physicist is already steeped in Beltway politics, but his enthusiasm for nuclear power and natural gas worries some environmental advocates.

When it comes to plastic especially, it seems like a no-brainer to at least pick up some of it when you’re out in nature.

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west

A Wales hospice honors children by memorializing their names in birdsong.

Increased renewables, decreased emissions and falling energy prices. Germany's ambitious energy plan may be starting to pay off.

The same thing that keeps the lights on and appliances humming tastes great on a cracker.

Otherworldly caves naturally lit by the eerie gleam of glowworms are a sight to behold.

Feel the burn of that hot pepper, but be ready for the aftermath.

A Rehoming Center in Ireland celebrates Christmas with adoptable dogs by allowing them to pick their own present from donated toys.

Dell Studio Hybrid: 70% More Efficient Than Typical Desktops

In light of separation from wife Tipper, jokes about the former Vice-President begin appearing. Some funny, most awful.

The red and orange sandstone cliffs are best viewed from a kayak — but with 111 miles of hiking trail, you'll see many snapshot-worthy sites on foot, too.

Sitting on the rain-soak Olympic Peninsula in northwest Washington, Olympic National Park is perhaps most known for its expansive temperate rain forest. However

We owe the spiciness of mustard, horseradish and wasabi to an 'arms race' between plants and caterpillars that dates back to the dinosaurs.

Ever wonder how many balloons it would take to lift you off the ground? Erik Roner just found out.

Scientists say the parasitic blob H. salminicola doesn't need to breathe.

Before we get a cold, snowy winter, you better start preserving now.

This savory oatmeal isn't your typical breakfast-for-dinner dish.

The business is planning to create a self-service portal and mobile apps for staff and customers.

Martin Dorey started picking up litter every time he surfed. Soon, his habit spread across a nation and #2MinuteBeachClean was born.

A major new review calls for urgent action to restore our ailing oceans.

The blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island may be extinct in the wild, but scientists have a plan to bring it back.

Insurers point the finger at increased claims and unexpected Ogden rate change in a challenging year

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