Both environmentalists and U.N. officials agree ... COP15 was a 'failure.' But the 'Copenhagen Accord,' though flawed could mark the messy beginnings of a post-

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.

Sky gazers carve out a spot in rural Georgia where the lights won't bother them.

NBC’s Adrienne Mong ventures inside one of China’s fake Apple stores to look at the bogus products being sold under the guise of the legitimate American tec

Rob Schmitz, Marketplace Shanghai bureau chief, is only the second reporter to gain access to the factory floor at Apple's Chinese manufacturer. See highlights

Introducing Karl Rove 2.0 and his new post-propaganda 'astroturfing' industry that funnels oil money into fake grassroots organizations. His goal? Stop climate

Millennials are early adopters of new technology, would rather save and spend and feel they are more connected to their ethnic heritages than their parents.

The bees were staying alive by drinking the woman's tears.

A new study and videos show how flies are able to land upside-down on any surface by making lightning-fast adjustments.

The launch of Earth Day in 1970 raised suspicions in Washington, D.C.

On the first day of COP 16, President Calderon made some interesting remarks -- incuding one about your grandmother's refrigerator.

Mexican president proves himself a visionary with a sense of humor at the Cancun Climate summit.

In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey.

Nearly 700 feet (more than 200 meters) under the Svartisen glacier in northern Norway, researchers are huddled together underground.

The ensembles for auto show employees are designed to work with car companies' brand image, sometimes with hilarious results.

Lexus of Chandler markets the Lexus CT 200h as 'The Darker Side of Green.'

A young New Yorker buys, via Craigslist, an uninhabited 91-acre island in Lake Superior with plans to create a small, sustainable artist residency while keeping

These programs are designed for writers, visual artists and even musicians to take time off for inspiration.

Biodegradable items like apple cores or banana peels can be litter too. Here's an array of reasons why you shouldn't toss them outside.

Testing for food safety brings to light many frightening food infractions; even an innocent-seeming pizza can be suspect.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

A new batch of full service restaurants bring deserved respectability and dignity to those in need.

Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag.

China releases a massive batch of images from its mission to the far side of the moon.

The initiative’s sponsors are looking at Vermont’s local food program as a model.

Tour an organic farm and learn what makes it certified organic.

Hey nosey garbage man, you got a warrant?

Hurricanes keep coming through, destroying homes and beaches, yet tenacious residents keep on rebuilding. While this endless process of destruction and construc

New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

When it comes to picking a side of the bed, resistance is futile.

Residents of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become independent from Papua New Guinea.

When we throw away banana peels, we throw away a lot of health benefits.

REI is leading the way with #OptOutside, but other major brands are following their example on Black Friday.

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.

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.

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.

I questioned Klaus about the economic threats posed by climate change. His response ... disturbing.

The former vice president did not hold back in his 7,000-word essay in Rolling Stone about the climate change debate.

Tokyo, March 31, 2020 - At its Board of Directors meeting held today, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) decided to nominate three Outside Directors (excluding membership on the Audit and Supervisory Committee) for approval at its 95th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 26, 2020.

Tokyo, April 1, 2020 - This morning Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group President and CEO Seiji Izumisawa released a video message of welcome and encouragement to the company's newly joining employees. The video format was chosen after the traditional welcoming ceremony was canceled this year to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus. Mr. Izumisawa called on the new employees to prepare themselves fully as members of MHI Group, and he expressed robust hopes and expectations for their active participation and contributions.

･ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ･ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency

Our love of avocados and guacamole is leaving Chilean villagers without water.

In 2013, Bush shaved his head in solidarity with a young toddler with leukemia.

Rob Greenfield is a hands-on activist who has participated in many high-profile environmental feats to raise awareness about people's impact on the planet.

New research finds the traditional beer can flick does nothing at all for fizz.

This map helps you find the antipodes (the other side of the world) of any place on Earth.

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.