Four state-sponsored 529 plans earn a Morningstar gold rating.

A multi-purpose facility and Arizona's first LEED certified restaurant are featured in this week's LEED roundup.

The ACE Building in Philadelphia, San Francisco's Bentley Reserve, and the first Pizza Fusion in Saudi Arabia are featured this week.

Virginia’s Mimslyn Inn brings a fresh idea from farm to table to schools.

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.

You nominated your favorite green chefs, and here they are: Forty rising culinary stars, all working to make great sustenance more sustainable.

From people to gadgets to gardens to food, here’s what I liked best in 2010.

You're bound to find something that piques your interest in this list of distinguished nominees for the top food awards.

In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew.

Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies.

From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science.

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

A challenge encourages parents to get their kids outside for almost 3 hours a day.

Many beloved matrimonial customs, from bridesmaids to the garter toss, got their start for some pretty disturbing reasons.

From fly fishing to deep sea fishing to surf fishing and more, here are different styles of fishing from around the world.

Microsoft announced on Friday, Aug. 23, that CEO Steve Ballmer will be retiring.

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

75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, meaning they originated in animals. Here are 10 to be aware of and which animals carry them.

The standard goal of 10,000 steps could do more harm than good for some, says Dr. Greg Hager of Johns Hopkins, and it might not be enough for others.

The blue- and yellow-clad home furnishings behemoth plans to add 17 percent more green to the paychecks of employees who earn minimum wage.

The difference between .99 pricing and round number pricing depends on what type of thinker you are — and how busy you are.

Born 100 years ago today, President Richard Nixon has seen a revival of late as an environmental champion.

About 53 million Americans live within 3 miles of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.

A fairly painless way to start making a difference is to write down how you can save 10 miles of driving each week and then do it.

Looking to make this holiday really special — without breaking the bank? Consider homemade gifts. Here are 10 ways to put a special glow into Christmas.

Buying for back to school can add up, so check out these tips to make getting your kids back to class a leaner and greener experience.

Itching to go green and not sure where to start? Try these ten simple ideas.

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.

The social workers have assisted veterans, children and families.

6 home-schooled siblings demonstrate the power of motivation. (And their four younger sisters and brother aren't too far behind.)

In the field or in front of the camera, these amazing animal conservationists have dedicated their lives towards protecting the Earth and its creatures.

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

The Pollination Project offers small grants to social-change startups — with big results.

Florida officials say they've bagged one of the biggest Burmese pythons ever found in the state: an 18.2-foot-long female weighing some 150 pounds.

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.

One hundred people are still in the running to become humanity's first Mars explorers.

Holiday gift ideas for future astronauts and solar system aficionados.

Experts estimate that there are as many as 170 moons orbiting the eight planets of our section of the galaxy.

See the stunning images captured over 15 years by the European Space Agency's Mars Express in this beautiful greatest hits montage.

Plus: NBC's 'Parenthood' wins green seal.

From animals and architecture to treasures and wild weather, these are the shows we’ll be watching this month.

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

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'

National Wildlife Federation honors America's best environmental schools.

Don't dwell on the bad stuff that happened in 2016. Take a look at the year's best news.

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.

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year contest captures how humanity is coping with climate change.