Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG

Meet Chris Robinson, an average California dad who just happens to be constructing a 22-foot-long tsunami escape pod out of plywood in his backyard.

The 2011 tsunami that struck Japan released thousands of tons of ozone-destroying chemicals and greenhouse gases into the air.

Design studio Minarc partners with Habitat for Humanity to (very quickly) bring affordable, net-zero energy prefab homes to low-income areas of South L.A.

Located under the Hiawatha Glacier, the impact crater is one of the largest on Earth.

A whole new kingdom will need to be created to classify Hemimastix kukwesjijk, the organisms found in a random dirt sample.

The Air Quality Egg was named one of Kickstarter's best projects of 2012.

A new study explores the implications of a Greenland that's actually green.

Scientist captures stunning sunrise during a research mission to study polar ice in the Arctic circle.

Over 60,000 members of the People’s Liberation Army will help increase the total acreage of forested land in China from 21 to 23 percent.

500 square miles of Appalachian forest is gone forever due to illegal mountaintop mining, and the EPA doesn't seem to mind.

Appalachian residents witness to the atrocities of mountaintop removal as S. 696 hits the Senate.

The Finns love to forage, treating the outdoors in Finland like a wild supermarket. Here's how to start this habit where you live.

Markku Lahdesmaki's photo series 'Avanto' illuminates the Finnish hobby of ice swimming.

The NRDC unveils a new online tool for Americans who face pollution from hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

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

The heat from the sun heats up metal oxides that in turn release oxygen atoms that mingle with steam. Hydrogen molecules can then be captured and stored.

Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all.

Coal helped create communities throughout Boone County, West Virginia, years ago but now mountaintop removal mining may be demolishing more than just mountains

Coudersport Ice Mine is located in the Appalachian Mountains.

Jaguars used to roam all over the Southwest but now are an extreme rarity. And this unique cat is already threatened by the mining industry.

To chill or not to chill? For these items often found in the refrigerator, the answer ranges from 'not always' to a resounding 'never!'

The space shuttle Endeavour will begin a three-day trip across the United States on Sept. 19, and you can catch some of that journey —the final piggyback flig

Breakthrough technology that separates the heat of sunlight from the light will help to improve solar cell efficiency.

The breakthrough works like a rechargeable battery that is charged by sunlight.

Skeptics question whether China can grow its economy and fight emissions. The truth is, it has no choice.

It can be hard to determine how much seafood you can eat safely while meeting your nutritional needs. This online seafood calculator lends a helping hand.

How smart are you when it comes to keeping clean and germ-free? Take our quiz and find out.

Many breeds have stand-out physical characteristics that make it easy to identify them, but can you name the dog from its ears?

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

A singular place to say 'I do' in the Seattle area, Brightwater Treatment Plant can process 36 million gallons of wastewater daily.

You may love Amazon Prime, but the environment doesn't.

A study funded by the Koch brothers debunks Climategate, but the cable news media doesn't cover it.

Anyone in the U.S. can buy Google Glass starting at 9 a.m. ET on April 15 through the Explorer program – but spaces are limited.

A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews.

Please the crowd at the pool, the park or in your backyard with our healthy, farmers market-focused recipes.

A family ate organically for 2 weeks, reducing pesticides in their bodies big-time. Here's why it matters.

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.

Anyone with an internet connection and a few hours to spare has access to education and it's often free. Here's a sampling of the knowledge that awaits you.

The City of Brotherly Love hosts a restaurant week with a local twist and offers a free, downloadable cookbook, 'Center City Cooks,' which includes seasonal rec

With these free or cheap apps, you can drive safely, park your car without circling, find cheap gas, and locate repair shops you can trust.

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.

Is the person you're calling to unlock your door a real locksmith or a con artist?

Satellites, landers, rovers ... can a manned trip to the Red Planet be far behind?

Smartphones and video-sharing social media sites make uploading and viewing videos easier than ever, driving our obsession with pets.

New Hampshire, New Mexico, Montana, Minnesota, and Utah have completed 30% of their home weatherization projects, unlocking additional program funding.

This 12-year program in Finland inspires troubled kids to reach for their dreams.

The quirky Joshua tree may be nearly gone in 50 years if we don't battle climate change.

Two companies, both with ties to Denmark, produce low-cost enzymes that can greatly reduce the cost of environmentally friendly biofuels made from agricultural

My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds.