The daughter-in-law and granddaughter of famous explorer Jacques Cousteau continue the mission of water stewardship.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, host a party at the White House on May 10 for mothers, grandmothers an

Tennessee Valley Authority announces plans for economic development projects in Roane County, the site of last December’s coal ash spill.

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year.

Air pollutants are linked with heart disease, lung disease and other serious afflictions that have long-term impacts.

Just like 'Jurassic Park,' except with flowers instead of dinosaurs.

The discovery offers new insights about dinosaur plumage, hinting at a 'chestnut brown' creature that couldn't fly.

Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow has invented a nest box that can be added to utility right-of-way markers across the U.S. and Canada.

The UP North Loop offers a unique but daunting tour through an array of wild landscapes.

Turn that frown upside-down if you want to improve your health and live longer.

Are you poisoning your family with fish? That is the essence of the question that one San Franciscan man recently took it upon himself to answer.

While "Million Dollar Baby" earned critical acclaim and a Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, it also took a toll on her health.

It's widely planted to slow the butterflies' decline, but a recent study suggests monarchs' misfortune goes well beyond milkweed loss.

Add $350 million to the already invested $350 million, and EV network start-up, Better Place, seems to have plenty of fuel to bring the world an EV network that

Tesla Motors raised $266 million during its IPO with shares selling for more than the $14 to $16 target range.

The daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela lead the Mandela family in sustainable wine making.

Rid your home of mild and mildew using non-toxic and affordable ingredients that eliminate any need for a scrub brush.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

The cost of supporting a person with autism over that individual's lifetime can be as high as $2.4 million, a new study estimates.

Another tragedy highlights the need to protect these precious insects.

Do you really want to green your home? You can't do it alone. Here's how to get the sort of family buy-in you need to make it work.

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.

Concern about the safety of many wall coverings has led to a revival in milk-based paints.

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 creator of Tabasco sauce is often credited with a proliferation of large rodents called nutria in the swamps of Louisiana.

The Mars InSight lander, developed to peer deep into the red planet's interior, is slated to launch on the morning of May 5.

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.

Green 'Family Weekend'; nature TV premieres.

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.

Funding for the newest Breakthrough Prize is announced as the awards for life sciences and physics are given at a California ceremony.

General Mills scraps new legal terms that served to waive the rights of Facebook fans and coupon users to sue the company.

The idea grew out of disaster message boards that sprung up on Facebook after Japan's most recent natural disaster.

It's rare, but it's real. Here's how to keep it from happening to you.

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $29 million in Recovery Act funding for weatherization training centers in 27 states.

Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and "Fortnite," is using the popularity of his virtual worlds to make a big impact in his home state of North Carolina.

James Harrison's plasma is used to make treatments for Rhesus disease. He has made 1,173 donations over more than 60 years, but now he has to retire.

Groundbreaking case was the first to link the product with terminal cancer.

To fight climate change and deforestation, Ethiopia is turning to trees in a big way.

The U.S. Green Building Council announces that a not-too-shabby 20,000 residential building projects have been bestowed with LEED for Homes certification and t

7 great ways to spend the time and spread the message of Earth Hour with your kids. On Saturday, March 26, 2011, governments, businesses, residential homes, and

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

An interview with author Alan Durning on his family's year of living car-lessly.

Car-sharing service Zipcar is betting that name recognition will boost sales of its common stock in an upcoming initial public offering.

Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions.

A new report from KPMG sees 500 billion annual miles from people who might have otherwise stayed home.

Is this the start of a trend in which automakers make money retrofitting older cars?