Mark Ruffalo, actor and environmental activist whose family lives in an area of upstate New York directly where "fracking" is a common practice, explains the da

You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washingt

If you're not ready to go cold turkey with beef, we have some bean recipes to get you started in replacing just a meal or two.

You can reduce the amount of waste you create without much effort.

Stephen Baldwin and a business partner were suing Kevin Costner and his Ocean Therapy Solutions for more than $17 million in damages.

SolarCity is hiring 100 new photovoltaic installers in Southern California and in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Finnish scientists are studying the possibility of turning water droplets into digital bits and using them to power computers instead of electricity.

With so many organic companies owned by large corporations, some of their profits may be used to fight Proposition 37 – which would require genetically modifi

Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing.

At the height of S’mores season, protesters are leaving cards with QR codes near Hershey’s chocolate products in stores to alert shoppers of the problems wi

Korean scientists create energy-saving windows that reflect heat in the summer and absorb it during the winter.

Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally

Young Scottish brothers are watching to see where their little ship 'Adventure' will end up.

The Girl Scouts claim trademark infringement after boy scouts drop the word 'boy.'

Grad student Christopher Johnson hopes to save lives with a little help from some microscopic partners.

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.

The emerald ash borer, it turns out, is good eating, particularly among woodpeckers.

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet.

Watch Chuck perform at the Fortune Brainstorm: Green.

Large-scale installation, by artist John Gerrard, simulates the sun and night sky above a solar thermal plant in Nevada.

New requirements for happier hens infringes on the interstate commerce protections of the U.S. Constitution, says Missouri attorney general.

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

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

Are harsh white hues ruining Rome's Old World ambiance? The swap of cost-effective LEDs for older, yellow, sodium-vapor streetlights is raising eyebrows.

Study estimates $1 million in annual savings, but light pollution and LED's inability to give off heat are issues.

One climate change skeptic says derailing the EPA's plans to regulate carbon emissions should be a priority for Congress.

Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.

In 'Caribou Rainforest,' wildlife photographer David Moskowitz tracked elusive caribou through their rainforest habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping us keep them in check.

A toast to the guy who turned supermarket grape juice into wine and won the Internet.

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

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

Indiana elementary school teams with 'food rescue' group to turn unwanted food into weekend meals.

The InSight lander is equipped to study the Red Planet's interior in unprecedented detail.

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

Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday.

You can fight obesity, reduce hunger and support your local farmers — all at the same time.

The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey.

Research suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.

Technology could lead to the transformation of clothes, cars, buildings and even billboards.

Fleets of these 'artificial bees' could one day pollinate our crops just like real bees do.

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.

The Azawakh is a sight hound from West Africa that is newly recognized by the American Kennel Club.

You might be surprised by what the Best In Show winner is served for lunch.

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