A New Yorker article gives a behind-the-scenes look at what led to the demise of the climate bill this summer. Here are five observations.

Lots of noise on Capitol Hill means lots of uncertainty for the agency tasked with fighting polluters.

Get organized with storage containers BEFORE the holidays. From basic plastic to woven grasses to vintage trunks, we've got the bases covered on where to stash

By choosing wisely with kitchen sponges you can keep plastic out of the landfill.

From a new environmental documentary to playing a 19th century serial killer, here's what Hollywood's top male star will be doing.

alternative energy sources are means of turning renewable energy into green electricity, using things like wind turbines or solar power.

A closer look at the Lone Star Geyser could help scientists predict volcanic eruptions.

Sam Jaffe created The Caterpillar Lab to share his love of these weird and wacky creatures. He transformed a childhood passion into a full-fledged career.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Linkin Park, Don Cheadle, and Sergio Marone are all judges in the Date with History contest, which will send one young visionary to address t

How much money and energy do you spend each year powering the gadgets in your home? This infographic breaks it down for you.

There are many candlelit activities to do with family or friends when you turn off the lights for an hour to raise awareness about climate change.

Japan wants no part of Kyoto but what about the other goals of COP 16?

These quiet killers can rack up an incredible death toll during their long lifetime.

Sure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.

Antarctica's fading glaciers may offer surprising ecological perks, a new study finds, but the net result is still bad.

Exploits in escarole: See what happens when a mom who's not exactly fond of green veggies forks over $900 for nine months of fresh produce.

Morieka Johnson says she gets more bang for her buck from high-quality food. (Expensive shoes are another matter.)

While Morieka Johnson usually loves a good bargain, she knows that when it comes to local, sustainably raised beef, you get what you pay for.

Father's Day doesn't get as much publicity as Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean he's not special.

Father's Day is coming up, read about what 10 different green blogger dads would like to get for the holiday.

Mirror neurons help us imitate each other's expressions and the feelings that go with them.

Is speculoos a cookie? Is it a spread? And what do you do with it?

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Most people think their trash is history once it gets to the landfill.

Gather your friends, look up into the sky, and get ready to witness absolutely nothing.

Are you ready for one of the best meteor showers of the year? You've got that, Jupiter, and the Sturgeon Moon to look forward to.

From multiple meteor showers to a Hunter's Moon, here's what to spy in the heavens above this month.

Want to wish upon a shooting star? November is one month when you can definitely do that.

There’s a new mosquito-borne virus in town, and it has some experts worried.

Are you a mastermind when it comes to slumber? Test your sleep smarts here.

Have you ever thought, why are my ears ringing? Find out the causes of tinittus, plus treatment options and how to prevent it in the first place.

Misophonia, the 'hatred of sound', sends sufferers into a rage over sounds that other may be able to ignore. Chomping and lip smacking may be annoying to many,

There have been about 100 known cases of the rare condition since it was first reported in the 1940s.

The deadly disease is transmitted by rodents and doesn't have a cure.

Your indiscriminate flushing can clog pipes and hurt animals.

Harmful algal blooms pop up nearly every summer along the nation's coasts, creating problems for marine life and humans alike.

We explore the risks and benefits of drinking a glass of wine a day.

Ecologist Chris Thomas, author of 'Inheritors of the Earth,' asks readers to look at what we gain through environmental losses.

Rachel Herz explains the science behind our relationship with the food we eat in her new book, "Why You Eat What You Eat."

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

A shipping container filled with rubber duckies was lost at sea in 1992, and the bath toys are still washing ashore today.

To qualify as biodegradable, plastic must be scientifically proven to break down completely within a short time, but even plastic certified as biodegradable may

We've gone doodle dog crazy. Did you know there are dozens of these hypoallergenic mixes? Learn surprising facts about Schnoodles, Whoodles and doodles. Oh My!

See how many calories you're drinking, thanks to a clever visualization from Eat This, Not That. Then help make the bad-for-you drinks less easy on the wallet.

'Big River,' a companion film to 'King Corn,' explores the wide-reaching water pollution problems created by monoculture farming.

Letting go of things we can't control is easy to say, harder to do. But it is possible, and here's how you can do it.

When you clear your house of clutter and follow Marie Kondo's directive to keep only joyful things, here's how to make sure those items get a second life.

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.

That white substance between the orange peel and the flesh may be bitter, but don't throw it away, it's actually good for you. Here's what you need to know.

One day consumers are giving up their SUVs, and the next day they want them back. It's enough to drive an auto company CEO crazy. The bottom line: Watch what co