Two proposed energy projects (each with a $7 billion price tag) present two very different directions for America's future. Which would you choose?

Alec Baldwin champions both renewable energy and the preservation of East Hampton, N.Y., with equal passion. So how will things play out now that the actor has

Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television.

Can something as subjective as happiness be measured by a formula?

New research finds that people who don't like music might have lower blood flow in certain parts of their brains.

The Elbphilharmonie features over 1 million computer-generated divots to shape sound within its main auditorium.

This parrot likes to move it while listening to 'I Like to Move It.'

A stray cat helped Sarper Duman recover from depression, and now he helps other strays and plays piano for them.

Wastewater storage from fracking may be causing earthquakes. For now, Arkansas is stopping operations.

A compromise in Washington state may be the example for the rest of the country to follow when it comes to cleaning up our energy sources.

Meanwhile, increasing domestic oil production (and shipping it by rail) is expected to spur the billionaire's profits.

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.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help.

Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem.

The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world."

Cannon Beach is building the first tsunami evacuation center, a city hall that can also serve as a shelter.

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.

Several organizations are trying to help those in need in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Here's how you can help.

Video: Images continue to appear showing the scale of the tsunami. ITN's Louisa James describes the rescue of one woman, plucked to safety as the water surged t

A dog that was found three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan was reunited with her owner, who saw the pup on local news.

X- and Y-shaped ocean waves that are often seen at beaches may help explain why tsunamis can be so devastating, researchers say.

Debris from the deadly tsunami that struck Japan in 2011 is drifting across the Pacific Ocean toward North America.

Some have compared the Typhoon Haiyan's devastation to the mayhem caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Some lumber is not eco-friendly; the trick is to find sustainable forests and other alternatives.

Toy giant freezes purchases from supplier accused of deforestation.

Marijuana smokers might praise their drug of choice as "natural," but pot growers in national forests all over the country have caused "severe" damage to these

Scientists announced the discovery of a new moon around Pluto on July 11, bringing the dwarf planet's number of known satellites to five.

Scientists are searching for possible sources for life on Earth on the edge of our Solar System.

A Pluto-bound NASA probe has captured the best-ever images of the dwarf planet.

With NASA's New Horizons probe zeroing in on Pluto, due to pass it on July 14, attention of astronomers all over the world is focusing in on Pluto.

Flyby images recently beamed home by New Horizons reveal that faraway Pluto has blue skies similar to those of Earth.

From Czech architect Marek Štěpán comes Freedomky, a stylish prefab retreat that's affordable, easy to install and — thanks to an optional 'independence'

Thar she grows! The first three model homes at Grow Community, a net-zero energy development centered around gardening and low-impact modes of transportation, a

The Solar Homestead, a nifty homage to early Appalachian mountain settlement camps that wowed the crowds at the 2011 Solar Decathlon, is now available from Ashe

Aiming to help eradicate the 'performance dinosaur' otherwise known as the standard American home, Bensonwood launches an affordable green prefab offshoot dubbe

The oldest city in the Netherlands attracts first-time homeowners with flat-pack prefab abodes free of hidden costs or complications.

Check out this video of NYC's first prefab residential building coming to life over a 4-week span in Manhattan's Inwood section.

A tent alternative for dedicated glampers and design-conscious holiday-makers, this prefab micro-cabin treads lightly wherever it happens to 'drop.'

This teeny-tiny wooden cabin from Spain can be built in several hours (provided you can wrangle several friends to help you).

From Vo Tong Nghia Architects comes a finish-it-yourself dwelling that can be delivered throughout the Mekong Delta via long-tail boat.

Shoppers went gaga for 'Leisurama' vacation homes showcased on the department store's ninth floor in the early 1960s.

The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.

Keep Thanksgiving from turning into a battle zone with these tips to help your picky eaters enjoy their holiday meals.

Turkey gradually became the centerpiece of the holiday, alongside the additions of regional favorites, to create the modern feast we know today.

Get a jump on Thanksgiving prep with these pro tips and avoid holiday meltdowns.

We practice thankfulness on certain holidays, but why not all the time?

Here's a big hint: If you must do this, move away from the house.

There's more to winter gourds than butternut squash. Here are just a few winter squashes and gourds you might want to consider for your dinner table.

Get ahead of the holidays by making and freezing unbaked and baked pies, crusts and filling before the rush.

Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas treats will be here soon, but being proactive can help you win the battle of the bulge.