Following a protracted court battle, Six Flags Great Adventure is set to become the world's first theme park that's fully powered by the sun.

A new EPA proposal attempts to limit toxic emissions of air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants.

This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.

OPT harnesses ocean power with some bright yellow buoys (VIDEO).

Harish Hande launched his solar company to dispel the myth that renewable energy was too expensive for poor people. The West could learn something from him.

Music for Relief, a charitable network of music greats, wants to help light up the darkest homes in Africa though the Power the World campaign. The goal: Lift m

El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity.

MNN introduces you to the key characters in the Eco-bama drama including Steven Chu, Carol Browner and more.

Thousands of pounds of moldy cardigans and unsellable denim shorts are being burned in lieu of oil and coal at Västerås near Stockholm.

Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that functions as a ski slope.

The new towers collect much more sunlight during the mornings, evenings and all days of the year regardless of clouds or shadows

A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality.

Researchers put running, weightlifting and interval training to the test to see which one was best for the brain.

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.

The latest, largest study finds talcum powder likely causes little risk for ovarian cancer.

The EPA administrator fires back at a coal utility company during a Senate committee hearing.

Social entrepreneur harnesses the power of stories to help illiterate communities leverage their ingenuity to find solutions to local problems.

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.

Here are 5 things to know about the EPA's climate plan.

Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes.

People are using low-power FM radio stations (LPFMs) to inform, educate and spark change in their communities.

Learn how Aflac and other companies are using the power of their brands to speak out on major public policy issues and social missions.

After nearly 100 years of burning coal to heat and cool Congress, the U.S. Capitol Power Plant will switch over to less harmful natural gas.

Lend your voice to calls for power plants to upgrade their water systems to prevent millions of fish from being chopped to bits.

Power Trip is a fascinating journey through our incredibly complex relationship with oil, energy and everything in between.

Charge Across Town is cutting carbon emissions with mobile charging. Just respect the two-hour limit.

These plug-in supercars are big on sex appeal and horsepower — but you've never heard of the companies that make them.

As CES proves, the gadgets are more important than the color and the trim package.

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

Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants.

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

Danielle Trofe returns to WantedDesign with a duo of LED lamp-hourglass hybrids that stay illuminated via the kinetic energy produced by falling sand.

ames Beard Award winner Elissa Altman's book about her relationships with food and those she loves is a bargain right now for Kindle.

Your next iPhone could recharge itself by absorbing sunlight-- if a new rumor turns out to be true.

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

Learn how kids in Ghana are turning their youthful energy into power for their whole community.

Watch as 15-year-old Ann Makosinski explains how she figured out the voltage and circuitry necessary to facilitate her design.

What will happen if we pass a carbon tax or regulate carbon emissions more? Won't my bills go up?

Jenn Breckenridge of the Burn Clean blog recommends 3 fun, funky & functional gifts for Father's Day.

Ford is partnering with Grenier's new green lifestyle website SHFT.com, and I was there to kick the tires on the C-MAX Hybrid, eat the organic snacks, and try i

Bob Sakala bought his Toyota Prius Hybrid to save gas. In the week since Hurricane Sandy, he powered his home on three-quarters of a tank of gas.

Yet another reason to invest in a hybrid and electric vehicle: During storm-related blackouts they — with the compulsory assistance of an inverter — can pre

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Could your home go solar? Find out.

At the Cancun climate talks, one art installation dominated the headlines at a turning point in history.

Despite their unhealthy ingredients and piles of sugar, a candy bar could actually be a better choice than these energy and protein bars.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

If a group goes out to eat and there's nothing for the veg crowd, guess what happens?

The Artificial Inorganic Leaf (AIL) may unlock the secrets to producing cheap, clean hydrogen by mimicking the photosynthetic structure of the leaf.

Unit from Germany is the answer for off-grid campsites, providing access to 'Glee' reruns, night lighting and microwaves that brown.