Tailgating season is winding down, but football is still in the air. Can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips and find out.

Your kids are watching -- how you treat the Earth's resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience t

Tired of all the small items in huge boxes, wasted cardboard and excessive packaging at your local big box retailer? Here's what you can do to fight back.

Colony collapse disorder is claiming many of North America and Europe's bees. But there are simple things you can do to help keep them buzzing.

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.

Elon Musk says nuclear detonations on the red planet offer the quickest path to making it habitable. But what other options are there?

Extraterrestrial business questions about asteroids and spaceflight finally answered.

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.

Plus: The daughter of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin stars in Hallmark movie.

From the Governor’s Ball to gift suites, Academy Awards events keep charity in mind.

Comic artist Rob Lang gives animals a way to speak their piece with "Underdone Comics.'

From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.

Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life.

Despite his recent silence on climate change, there's reason to believe Obama might focus more intently on environmental issues during his second term.

A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

The Big Picture Campaign is empowering youth to change the conversation about Type 2 diabetes with poetry that could help solve our country's food ills.

Love working with yarn? Put your skills to good use by donating your time to one of these nonprofits.

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer — many people don't realize they have it until it’s too late.

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.

Critics of the Via Verde project in Mexico City argue that making a busy beltway more aesthetically pleasing only encourages motorists to keep driving.

Mosaic dog portraiture (courtesy of artist William Wegman and his Weimaraners) comes to 23rd Street in Manhattan.

The 'Vessel' is massive collection of stairs located in New York City's newest development — Hudson Yards.

Using public data from the U.S. government, a software engineer has made a stunning map of every river in the Lower 48 states.

You can make a difference for environmental science while traveling, whether you're going to the beach, visiting a park or sticking to cities.

Soil organisms play a critical role in influencing a naturally occurring phenomenon known as "tree migration," say University of Tennessee researchers.

Satellite images confirm another massive iceberg has split from Antarctica, this time from the Pine Island Glacier.

Mary Barra is a GM insider, but she's also a change agent who will continue the company's aggressive comeback.

The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year.

Countless people drove past an injured armadillo, until one compassionate woman came along.

As its name implies, Scavenger Studio by Eerkes Architects was constructed from materials plucked from soon-to-be-demolished homes.

Located in the rural town of Brumunddal in Norway, Mjøsa Tower nabs the title of world's tallest wooden building.

How can men and women get on the same page about gifts?

Toyota's new "100 Cars for Good" program will give away 100 cars to nonprofit organizations in 100 days.

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

The world's most committed climate activists are descending on Durban for the next attempt to reach an international climate change treaty. So why did one of mo

The head of Duke Energy says Americans don't have the attention span to take on crafting a meaningful energy policy.

The former governor is stuck with a history of being on all sides of the climate issue.

Help reduce your child's carbon footprint by teaching them eco-friendly habits. Teach your kids to turn off the lights and water when not in use, try to walk mo

A new study says the best messages (for some people) are energy efficiency and saving money.

Unlike incandescent 3-way bulbs that really only have 2 levels of brightness, the 3-way Cree LED boats a trio of brightness levels you can actually see.

From jewelry and shoes to full-length gowns, 3-D printing may be the future of fashion.

Lace has broken way outside the bridal realm and can now be found on a plethora of accessories.

These 2 tutorials will get you scarfing in lots of new ways!

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.

Meet the eco-entrepreneur behind gDiapers, a greener, flushable, alternative to the traditional plastic disposable diaper.

Waylon Lewis is a whirling dynamo of editorial energy. Find out what this new media mogul thinks about the changing world of journalism and the Internet.

You may not know it, but light pollution contributes to carbon emissions and interferes with animal migration. Take these simple steps to reduce it.

In honor of Julia Child’s 101st birthday, Kindle is offering 'As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto' at a bargain price for one day.

Going my way? A new service helps commuters and travelers HitchARideNow.