The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast.

The devastating earthquake that ravaged Japan in 2011 may have also wreaked havoc on vital fisheries.

The deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands today struck along a subduction zone.

Using historical records and new technology, researchers have narrowed the cause of the "tidal wave" down to the epicenter of the spooky source's earthquake.

The chef of PBS’ long running “Ciao Italia” taught me to make this flavorful, seasonal salad that would be a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.

There's more to winter gourds than butternut squash. Here are just a few winter squashes and gourds you might want to consider for your dinner table.

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

On Hamburg's waterfront, world-class sustainable architecture has emerged not from lofty green goals but from practical questions like this one: How do you buil

The Youngstown quakes were triggered by wastewater injection, scientists have discovered.

Science has finally discovered the answer to the centuries-old question of how to turn something into gold.

Congratulations, washing machine, your lonely days are now over as clothes dryers have become, at long last, eligible for Energy Star certification.

Here's why you should squat instead of sitting or standing throughout the day.

Before clean air laws were passed in Pittsburgh, smoke left buildings in a nighttime shroud all day, yet air quality issues aren't really in the past.

Many American likely aren't aware that the air in their homes and offices may be cause for concern.

A 'capped inversion' trapped air pollutants near the ground.

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.

Seeds found during an archaeological dig on First Nations land revive a long-lost varietal.

Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.

Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities, here are the plants that improve your indoor air quality best.

Massachusetts has a plan.

How do they do it? Through lots of glass jars, obliterating clutter, and recycling only as a last resort. Bea Johnson shares her top 10 tips.

It takes more than just dedication and intelligence to be a pillar of the community.

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.

Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible.

The delicate tremble of aspen leaves in low-wind conditions may generate enough backup energy to save and extend the life of future Mars rovers.

Cast and filmmakers discuss the crime-fighting flick.

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'

The company's Emeryville, California headquarters earns top green building honors.

The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program reaches a new milestone.

After the nation's largest deep energy retrofit, the Castle Square Apartments in Boston's South End achieves LEED Platinum status.

Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Leave it to Shigeru Ban to breathe ingenious new life into the painfully abundant remains of a major catastrophe.

"Buy less, choose well, make it last," says the iconic designer.

Quayle Hodek is the 33-year-old founder and CEO of one of the leading companies in wind energy. Find out what he thinks the energy grid will look like in 50 yea

The 'Quakebook' project, a gripping Twitter-sourced charity eBook filled with first-hand accounts of life after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan

This EarthEcho Expedition takes an in-depth look at dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay — and hopes to get kids involved in finding the answer.

When a company's goal is 'to change the way we poop, one 'stool' at a time,' you just have to check it out.

Is God mad at us for recycling or behaving badly? Some of the right wing's sharpest minds think so.

Homemade aromatherapy shower squares can help relieve stress and even allergies. Here's how to make them yourself.

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.

Everybody's worried about the high unemployment rate, and they should be. But fuel-efficient cars, hybrids and electrics are putting Americans to work big time.

Why not take this opportunity to view six other meteor showers this summer?

More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.

The Food and Drug Administration is launching its first national campaign to prevent and reduce smoking among young people.

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.

The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.