Exciting new hybrids from Mitsubishi, Kia and Volvo are the talk of the Windy City.

The Detroit and New York auto shows may have the new car introductions, but Washington has the politicians.

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

In a once iffy stretch of East Oakland, Tassafaronga Village stands as a model of affordable green housing done right.

They make the perfect gift for your favorite binge-watcher.

You haven't lived until you've seen one of these babies clear 14 cars and leap 130 feet in the air. An hour of action uses up half Kuwait's daily oil output, bu

Pittsburgh's newest high-rise displays building performance stats in a most stunning manner.

Pigeon-fancying provocateur Duke Riley's 'Fly By Night' is set to dazzle over the East River.

Dutch designer Dan Roosegaarde's Space Waste Lab visualizes 'the smog of our universe.'

The stylish recycled rubber bracelets provide fair wages to the women who craft them, and sales of the bracelets support children in Africa.

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.

A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations.

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.

Celebrities are asked to show off their hidden talents, and Oprah surprises with her ability to make dog poop stains vanish.

Conservation efforts are helping some large predators reclaim ancestral habitats, a new study finds.

Your guide to the holiday's planet-centric programs.

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?

From environmental tips to hanging out with monkeys, there's no shortage of Earth Day entertainment.

You wouldn't leave the shower on for 42 minutes, right? When you think about food waste that way, it's more tangible.

Ford announces that its new, faster-charging plug-in hybrid Ford Fusion will get 100+ MPGe. Oh, and it's cute, too.

The North American International Auto Show is re-energized, and here are some of the high-voltage highlights.

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.

BMW is fielding an all-new 3-Series, and with it an ActiveHybrid 3 that offers both zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds and about 37 mpg. Up a notch, there's the ActiveHy

Am I the only one who finds the interior design of cars just as compelling as the exterior?

The show opens up today for members of the media.

Despite $2 a gallon gas, automakers are still going green, and the popularity of the gas-electric range extender format is just one example.

55 mpg would be great, but an Eco model would be even better.

The all-new Niro is joined by revamped versions of the Optima.

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

Annual celestial event often produces large bright fireballs that scorch the night sky.

Wearing snowshoes, artist Simon Beck carved intricate geometric designs into snowy landscapes.

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even small moments of activity can help you meet your goal.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

2013 new york auto show was full of news about BMW, Nissan, Mercedes and Ford.

Crossovers are in, but they're dropping weight, pushing fuel economy and adding hybrid drives.

The Leonids are expected to reach their peak before dawn on Nov. 17 but will still be visible through Nov. 21

Director and wife Suzy Amis also reveal that they went vegan after watching the documentary 'Forks Over Knives.'

The LA show, opening this week, features some intriguing green concept cars...headed for production. Are you ready for a compact hybrid Lexus, a 170-mpg VW and

A visit to Panasonic's Eco Ideas House and to the big Tokyo electronics show, which embraced green this year, incorporating the electric car into a smart grid v

Automakers are finally rolling out the high-tech zero-emission vehicles they've been working on for 30 years.

December is a chilly time for stargazing, but catching a glimpse of the Geminids makes it all worthwhile.

NASA continues to share stunning images from Juno's travels around Jupiter, and they put the planet in a whole new light.

‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State.

In the latest installment of the Faces of the Recovery Act video series, the U.S. Department of Energy showcases 1366 Technologies.

One of the cleanest places in your home may actually be one of the dirtiest, according to a study that suggests one in five showerheads spews out bacteria.

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Martian water would be vital for human visitors, and it's also an important clue in our search for signs of alien life.

For decades, Proenneke lived in a handmade cabin at Alaska's Twin Lakes; his writings and films have left a legacy.

With more sophisticated satellite imagery, we can view Earth from space in new, enlightening ways that expand our understanding of the planet.