Saudi Arabia, the cartel's most powerful member, pumped a record of more than 11 million barrels a day.

On the same day OPEC-style oil quotas in Texas were pronounced dead on arrival, shale drillers disclosed more supply cuts.

April 15, 2013, the date of the Boston Marathon bombings, was the saddest recorded day in five years.

As the seas of controversy - and climate change - rise around her, Sarah Palin spends her time Tweeting about oil and the ANWR.

A whale-spotting dog was overwhelmed by a recent swarm of sea lions and humpback whales in California's Monterey Bay.

A new survey links a fondness for grilled cheese with how often you make love. (Seriously.)

Video: MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan talks with T. Boone Pickens, CEO of BP Capital Management, and Erich Pica of the group Friends of the Earth to discuss whether Pres

Nature photographer Florian Schulz says the oil spill in the Gulf must serve as a warning as the U.S. seeks oil in the Arctic.

A new proposal would expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters, but it's drawing fire from supporters as well as critics of the oil and gas industry.

Science Photographer of the Year contest highlights how photos can open a window to science.

Polar-bear dens, where mama bears raise young cubs during the harsh Alaska winters, could be identified using laser technology.

Nissan North America offers details about how customers can place reservations for a 2011 Nissan Leaf, with prices starting at $25,280.

At a tiny outpost in the middle of Antarctica, Russian scientists are poised to become the first humans to reach a massive liquid lake that has been cut off fro

Canadian photographer's riveting imagery explores the multitude of ways that industry is transforming our planet's natural landscapes.

Environmental activist and 'Vampire Diaries' star releases a trailer for his new green-themed web series

The British Airways i360 isn't even due to open until August.

To grill perfect salmon and shrimp, get ready to break out the cooking oil.

Nocturnal opera isn't just for owls, as these audio clips make clear.

Workers fled the leaking gas well hours before it caught fire, once again shedding light on the Gulf of Mexico's risky relationship with offshore drilling.

In Japan, militantly unfussy retailer Muji sells much more than stationery, travel pillows and slippers.

Polar bears have ruled the Arctic for 100,000 years, but now they're struggling to keep up as the region undergoes a dramatic transformation.

The wooded area around the UK town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire has fallen pray to some amazing guerrilla art.

The industry funded National Coalition on Mountaintop Mining is no joke.

Do they really blast the tops off of mountains to get at cheaper coal? Do they really kill whales and dolphins and call it "research". Sarah Palin on the Discov

Actor urges lawmakers to close environmental loopholes and increase oversight of industry.

From cleaning your tub with fruit to organizing towels, try these quick tricks for the loo.

A newly unveiled firm's asteroid-mining plans may be ambitious, but they're not any crazier than some extractive operations already under way here on Earth, com

Paddlers Paul Twedt and Michael Anderson started their Three Rivers Project to clean up Minnesota's three largest rivers.

Amidst much fanfare, the new museum display featuring retired space shuttle Endeavour opened to the media and invited guests here on Oct. 30.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is back in focus thanks to Lisa Murkowski and the oil spill commission.

The Alaskan's idea may be a first step towards compromise on offshore drilling permits, but other concerns could sink it.

President Obama has a tricky balancing act to perform as BP plans to resume offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Ambitious, ill-prepared petroleum industry eyes the Gulf, the Arctic, the heartland.

Anyone in the U.S. can buy Google Glass starting at 9 a.m. ET on April 15 through the Explorer program – but spaces are limited.

Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact.

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.

The fast-food chain is becoming increasingly sustainable with vegetarian fare and natural, cage-free meat options.

Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.

Wild finches in the Galapagos made famous by Charles Darwin 'self-fumigate' their nests using human-made pesticides.

Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.

NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to help scientists piece together the mystery of how Mars lost its surface water over the course of billions of years.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

This month's best programming is peppered with jobs of all shapes and sizes, the ramifications of climate change and plenty of amazing animals.

The mountain gorilla population is rebounding in the Virunga Volcanoes Region, according to census results announced by the African Wildlife Foundation.

Conservation efforts pay off for mountain gorillas, which have been re-classified from "critically endangered" to "endangered" by IUCN.

Oil exploration will probably begin in Alaskan waters this summer, according to a top U.S. official, with more lease sales likely in the next four years.

Talk about an Earth Day special: Philips unveils the most affordable 60-watt equivalent LED yet.

Find out what green architect and Mainer Chris Briley thinks about sustainable design, passive home heating, and the cost difference between conventional and gr