A new retrospective study finds that 1980s-era cleanup of Boston Harbor was well worth it from a return on investment standpoint.

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

Environmentally-friendly practices aren't just for new buildings anymore. Their existing – and, in some cases, elderly – counterparts are catching on, too.

The rainforest as a living machine, is quite possibly the most sophisticated technology on the planet.

European carbon market comes to a screeching halt after hackers use a phishing scheme to steal $4 million in emissions credits.

Matt Hickman unravels the mysteries behind offsetting CO2 and buying RECs. (Hint: One of them can fund tree-planting efforts.)

VW is poised to reinvent itself as an EV-friendly treehugger.

Beauty abounds in the weather-warped details of Dwell Development's latest net-zero residence.

Assembled as a local factory, the prefab housing units will house over 200 people at 3 different sites.

Peter Dykstra counts down his top 20 eco-songs. Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and a few other strange bands make the cut.

Clients of the Cueto Law Group in Miami, Florida can now pay up to 20% of their legal fees with carbon credits.

Meal kits aren't as bad for the environment as a trip to the grocery store for the same ingredients in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.

Begley showed up on 'The Simpsons' last night and was nearly hit by a solar-powered train while driving a solar-powered car during a solar eclipse.

Although several manufacturers have plans to release long-lasting, energy-sipping LED A-Line bulbs that replace the near-obsolete 100-watt incandescent, Osram S

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, pigtail.

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

These outfits combine style and practicality, proving that you don't need to wear spandex cycling clothing to pedal to work.

Citing increasing abuses of their return policy, L.L. Bean has updated its lifetime guarantee policy.

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

A week after an Apple spokesman downplayed the lackluster Maps app in iOS 6 by saying, "We are just getting started," CEO Tim Cook has a few words of his own fo

Apple has had its fiscal, competition and marketing ups and downs this year, so here's a few insights into what the company should do to be successful in the co

Many older workers are already taking advantage of the flexibility and freedom of the gig economy, so the millennial habits just make sense.

My Emissions Exchange just sold its first carbon credit on behalf of the Wilsons, a family in Harrisburg, PA. Welcome to the wacky world of personal carbon trad

The next time a massive winter storm rolls around, keep dormant green thumbs busy with an indoor veggie or herb garden.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' actor says his weight loss was inspired by a desire to live a better life.

Some trees embark on an epic — and important — journey after they die.

A new study looks at the co-evolutionary 'arms race' between a brood parasite and its hosts.

If you've ever wanted to visit this colorful, man-made geyser in Nevada, you may soon get your wish — thanks to the organizers of Burning Man!

The decline of Ohio's butterflies likely reflects a broader crisis for a wide range of insects, researchers say.

Scientists discover how entire ecosystems benefit from wolves keeping herbivores on edge.

Covering thousands of miles on three-inch wings, the common green darner dragonfly completes a multi-generation journey every year.

You'll wonder how gray foxes aren't in the cat family after reading these habits, like hanging out in trees and those semi-retractable claws.

The last bulwark to fall in Greenland's battle against rising temperatures is the northeast corner of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Greenland is famous for its massive glaciers, but the region was relatively free of ice until about 2.7 million years ago.

This year marks the first year that an electric vehicle tops the ACEEE's greenest car list.

Austin's 'Chevy Volt Village' makes a handy political target, but in fact clean energy — and especially wind power — has been very, very good for Texas' ec

Take our Green Driving Quiz to find out how much you know about fuel economy and sustainable driving.

A compilation of the best original stories from Mother Nature Network for the week, including Bear Grylls' eating habits, a webcam of Mount Everest and much mor

From taming inflammation to battling PMS blues, it's time to celebrate these salubrious wonder roots.

The Nordic nation gets bookish at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale with an exposition dubbed 'Mind-Building'

Finland, the world's most literate nation, rings in its 100th birthday with the opening of Oodi Helsinki Central Library.

A new CNBC documentary follows the secret life of garbage -- from your trash can to the garbage trucks to the landfills -- and our oceans.

The makers of the sweetener have petitioned the FDA to rename it Corn Sugar in the best interest of making things clear for the consumer.

Yassin's Falafel House, a refugee-owned business in Tennessee, keeps that honor top of mind by always giving back to the community.

We may not pay much heed to seeds, but we couldn't have fruit without them. In homage to the mighty angiosperm, test your seed smarts.

Eating more fruits and nonstarchy vegetables may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests.

Apples are the go-to fall fruit, but if you want a little variety in your fruit bowl, fill it with these other seasonal fruits.

Technically, ratatouille made from tomato, eggplant and squash, is just a savory baked fruit salad. Here are seven more fruits masquerading as vegetables.

Citing driver freedom, many states are hitting 80 and even 85 mph these days. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that's a bad idea.

'Death Star' Vaporizes Its Own Planet: 1st Evidence