From an eco-city in China to a coffee producer in Uganda to 'towers of power' in Spain and California, some good news from the green frontier.

As history has shown us, environmental regulations often help the economy, not hurt it. Why can't corporations -- and Congress -- learn from the past?

Why can't cable news and science get along? Easy -- scientists are from Mars and the media are from Venus.

In the name of research, our intrepid columnist is joining online communities like there's no tomorrow. What he found, though, is that it can actually help buil

Let's apply the great American traditions of propaganda and intimidation to the climate change debate.

As the Senate takes up the climate bill (maybe), activists need to point Americans away from lies and despair, toward inspiration and opportunity.

While industry apologists peddle the idea that newspapers are doing just fine, the new media world is leaving them behind.

When people like John Kerry back nuclear subsidies, green activists find themselves in a difficult position.

How can you blame the master of talk radio for suggesting that an elitist environmental reporter kill himself?

Our media columnist’s newborn son wonders how he’ll get information when he’s all grown up.

The bestseller’s flawed climate arguments show that maverick heroes aren’t right about everything.

A spurious debate over purloined e-mails overshadows evidence that climate change is worse than we thought.

It's tempting to see a moral tale in the emirate's financial struggles -- but that's a bit too simple.

When all reason says we ought to be backing more transportation options, the media is still obsessed with automobiles.

Last week’s readers help me come up with five more juicy ones to chew on.

What do Michael Pollan, Marc Morano, Lisa P. Jackson, nuclear energy and the climate have in common?

To fulfill his promise to become the 'Climate Change President,' Obama will have to channel his inner Harry Truman.

Media columnist Ken Edelstein visits with Tea Partiers and energy-efficiency advocates, and comes away with a dizzy feeling.

Ah, the contradictions of corporations trying to look presentable at the green party. Here are 5 to consider.

The status quo gets what it wants when it sows confusion.

Famous graffiti artist Banksy creates a mural that sinks in global warming denial.

Kevin Judd enjoys programming elaborate holiday light shows at his Riverside, Calif. home. But after a video of last Halloween's 'Party Rock Anthem' display wen

Greenpeace's Detox campaign works to get chemicals out of our clothes — and our environment.

Modular carpeting behemoth Interface expands a coastal cleanup/recycling initiative that benefits impoverished fishing communities in the Philippines.

Trophy Bicycle Holders offer a smart, space-saving storage solution in the form of two 'iconic silhouettes.'

No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives.

One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school.

This versatile fiber can keep you looking good or speed you down the highway.

Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.

Famous people understand dogs as well as the rest of us.

Celebrate the planet with these TV shows, movies and even a radio program.

The rise and fall of Rev. Billy James Hargis, along with the popularity of Glenn Beck, makes our media columnist long for the days of the Fairness Doctrine.

The recently completed catalog will help researchers understand the effects of climate change and address water issues of local communities.

Toxic compounds called PFAS have been linked to cancer and immune problems, and they may also make it tougher to keep off weight.

Artist Dave Rittinger's shirts are beautifully leafy to wear and easily compostable at end of use -- and scratchily impractical to wear.

This talented illustrator used recycled materials to draw attention to what is thrown away.

Animal tracking is time-consuming and difficult, but a new book "Where the Animals Go" by Cheshire and Umbert shows how technology is helping.

For dog-lit author Flora Kennedy, dogs can be the harshest — and sweetest — critics.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

A new study tracks more than 200 narcissists from the age of 18 to 41.

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?

With big sales numbers, the manufacturers are rolling out a record number of new models at the 2016 New York Auto Show.

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical that's used in foam rubber products, but in the U.S., it can also be found in breads.

The Environmental Working Group’s food database turns up nearly 500 supermarket foods that contain azodicarbonamide.

The processed ingredients in your meal aren't the only concern.

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.

Today, a Bradford heir is resurrecting the fruit and using the proceeds to fund the drilling of fresh water wells around the world.

There's a supermassive black hole behind the 'baby boom' in the Phoenix galaxy cluster.

You might get discounts by sharing your fitness data with an insurance company. But they might get way too much insight into the details of your life.

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.