It may be a largely symbolic victory for environmentalists, but many critics of hydraulic fracturing hope it will set an example for other states to follow.

Prize-winning design proposal revives defunct post offices by transforming them into food-sharing centers.

Walter Carr, a dedicated young employee, wins accolades in Alabama for going above and beyond to get to his first day of work.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.

IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores.

The big-bodied bees join the ranks of ants and termites, which have long been known to rely on a separate caste of 'soldiers' to defend the colony.

Neolithic humans in the Wadi Faynan region of southern Jordan may have polluted the river while first learning how to smelt.

NASA astronaut Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, who in 1984 commanded the maiden mission of the space shuttle Discovery, died on July 17

China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.)

Heritage rail and clean tech collide in the Aussie beach town of Byron Bay with the introduction of a solar panel-topped vintage train.

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.

California approved new rules that require new homes and low-rise apartment buildings to use solar panels starting in 2020.

If you want to try a triathlon, here's what you need to know about the event that combines swimming, cycling and running. Experts Erin Beresini weighs in.

Paris gives cars the boot on this popular thoroughfare one day a month to promote clean air and exploring the city on foot.

Seven species of Hawaiian pollinators are the first bees added to the U.S. endangered species list — but they're unlikely to be the last.

BirdLife International has confirmed the extinction of eight bird species, including the Spix' macaw in Brazil.

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

Organic supermarket chain EkoPlaza teams with an anti-plastic waste group to launch a supermarket aisle liberated from plastic packaging.

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 Bramble Cay melomys lost most of its habitat to rising sea levels.

A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery.

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

People across the globe are trying to write 50,000 words for National Novel Writing Month, but only one man has asked the Internet to help him do it.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible.

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these ten simple ideas.

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.

Stunning 3-D videos capture the drama of life on a subcellular level.

Developed at the University of Helsinki, PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.

The two cities will receive substantial financial and technical assistance from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help combat combat climate change.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'

The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind.

Touching a giant hogweed can cause burns and even blindness.

Autonomous vehicles will be ready soon — to ferry retirees around closed communities.

The Korean electric car is a credible competitor to the Nissan Leaf. It's affordable, too, so let's break the California-only barrier.

Unlike the current patchwork of river protections, the National Blueway System will cover entire rivers 'from source to sea,' including their watersheds.

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

Millions of YouTube hits helped Allstar Products top $500 million in Snuggie sales.

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S

Meet a brainy LED bulb equipped with embedded sensors that will help you sleep better (and save a bundle of cash).

The University of Phoenix Stadium undergoes a lighting retrofit that's game-changing in more ways than one.

A 1,400-square-mile stretch of unspoiled wilderness in central Idaho has been designated as the nation’s first International Dark Sky Reserve.

The eco-friendly boutique hotel is located in Napa Valley.

Farmers who were once wary of selling produce to ‘city people’ now have 300 regular customers, make more money, and don't get headaches.

The all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid is perfect for your next family road trip.

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

Julia is part of Sesame Street's campaign to help kids with autism feel loved and accepted.

Honda will enter the plug-in hybrid market with the early 2013 release of the Accord PHEV.

The all-electric bus costs about $175,000 but is expected to help school districts save $11,000 per year in fuel costs.