Beyond extending the Kyoto Protocol for five more years, the Durban Platform's beauty (or lack thereof) lies in the eye of the beholder.

Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you

For your health and the environment's, take at least one weekly stroll.

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

In addition to being safe, simple and more efficient, LEDs will transform the replacement bridge into a 'massive canvas.'

After protests and complaints about prior Olympics uniforms being made in China, Ralph Lauren brings production back the USA.

Singer-songwriter, in collaboration with G-Star Raw, will create jeans made from plastic-based 'bionic yarn'.

Scientists says pollution on a planet may help aliens spot an advanced civilization.

Will Kindles save the rainforest? Now that Amazon’s debuted its new $359 Kindle, an e-reader available Feb. 24, e-reader and e-book marketers alike are busy b

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

In addition to providing a quick way to read your friends' updates, the app will include content will come from well-known publications and 'emerging voices.'

CTO of Big Green Innovations, a unit of IBM's Smarter Planet Initiative, lays out 5 key project areas.

At the end of 2009, electric cars connected to smart grids have become inevitable. Get used to the idea of plugging in before hitting the road. It won't be so b

If you're thinking about a career move, a fun new tool from the New York Times can offer some interesting ideas and suggestions.

You just need to do your new dream job in Sweden's newest train station.

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.

From atoms to stardust, these books get kids familiar with some of science's most fascinating terms and concepts.

The U.S. is set to label carbon as a pollutant, the first step in regulating CO2 emissions.

The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement.

With time ticking away, a climate bill could be in serious danger.

A recent interview with President Obama reveals he hasn't given up of the climate issue.

Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.

The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown.

Green moms from around the Web share their plans for celebrating Earth Day this year.

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

Romeo the Sehuencas water frog desperately needed a girlfriend and a team of researchers found her along with several others.

Far from being gross, the slime of a banana slug is a marvel of nature.

NASA's newest rover won't be exploring another planet, but will take a look at part of our own.

Father's Day gift idea: homemade beer kit. If you're into alfresco imbibing, you probably spend a fair amount of time during the summer months frequenting local

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.

More than 40% of the world's insect species are threatened with extinction, and their loss could upend nature as we know it.

A new study looks at happiness among millenials who buy 'green' or buy less.

California joins some hotel chains in banning tiny toiletries.

We're eating leftovers, shopping less, and saving more because of the pandemic.

2017's food trend predictions are out. Here's a look at 5 trends to look forward to.

Running cars on air or water? Solar roadways? They're all cool concepts, but either hugely expensive or plain unworkable.

Here are five hot trends that paleontologists expect to see in 2016 and the years ahead.

Floor plans that let cooks see the people they're serving increase food quality and customer satisfaction.

The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk.

As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Researchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones.

The collision between these stars in 2083 will be impossible to miss.

A look at the demographics shows there will be a lot of baby boomers around when climate change kicks in.

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.

Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures.

In anticipation of Obama's visit to Canada, environmentalists circulate petition to stop 'dirty oil.'

A new device that takes K-Cups apart has the potential to keep millions of single-use pods out of landfills.

We make interesting decisions when we choose what to recycle and what to throw in the trash.