Wireless inductive charging built into furniture is a good idea whose time has not yet come.

Counterfeit certification labels on household electronics are a safety issue not to be ignored.

But there are things you can do if you find a big 4K TV under the tree.

Almost 40 miles of coral reef and beach around Cancun and Puerto Morelos are now insured against storms.

The longing you feel to get away is ancient, says writer Clemens Arvay, a desire to interact with nature and leave behind the material world.

Benny the beagle was the subject of a 1,000-person search that also involved a helicopter.

A giant sinkhole, the length of two football fields and six stories deep, opened up in a New Zealand farm in Rotorua.

A storm chaser captured stunning clear video of a perfect tornado in Wyoming.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has added 19 new locations to its list of World Heritage Sites and expanded the boundaries of another one.

Brown bears visit Brooks River every summer to enjoy some delicious salmon, and humans can come along for the ride via webcams.

Carefully managed fire is used as a tool to protect wildlands from invasive plants and other threats.

An Armillaria gallica mushroom found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is growing fast, and the secret to its phenomenal growth might hold the cure to cancer.

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

Here are a few highlights from legislation that's poised to boost wilderness protection across the country.

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hundreds of hikers battle altitude sickness and frostbite as they wait in line to summit Mount Everest.

New guidelines limiting mowing along roadside strips help create wildlife corridors in the UK.

How does an all organic vodka hold up at a neighborhood cookout?

A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products.

Columnist Matt Hickman offers advice on how to get a crunchy-granola, green husband to wear underwear.

Organic, vegan and even kosher dog treats that'll make your dog's tail wag.

The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte uses organic ingredients, LED lights and a green vegetated moss roof on it’s holiday house.

Trust Chanie Kirschner when she says you can't go wrong with flowers and chocolate -- organic or free trade, of course.

An all-natural mix that’s wheat-free, gluten-free and made with organic ingredients.

Organic botanicals make the difference with Bluecoat Gin. This American Dry Gin, distilled in Philadelphia, is the main ingredient in our food blogger’s Satur

EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

ColdLife organics grows its own food, keeps it cold, and delivers it to your door.

Did you know you could be polluting the air in your house by burning candles? Learn more here.

The biggest problem with potato chips is the oil they are fried in, but this company uses quality coconut oil!

A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu.

You can still enjoy a wide variety of pasta dishes while following a special diet with these suggestions.

People who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death, U.K. researchers find.

If you have an outdoor view, you're getting the benefit of Mother Nature.

'Broken heart syndrome' is typically linked to stress or grief, but it may be caused by happy events or even cancer.

What is Lyme disease? Here's where you are more likely to get it and the symptoms to look for if you're concerned.

Fall allergies always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.

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

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.

These small resolutions can make for a great start to the new year.

From paper straws to bison burgers, Ted's Montana Grill proves red meat can be green.

An organic pizza franchise is expanding fast with a menu that boasts vegan cheeses, organic meats, and gluten-free brownies.

Websites point restaurant goers to local eateries that support sustainable seafood.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Cathy Erway’s personal tale of not eating out in New York City is inspiring and optimistic.

Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch iPhone app has added Project FishMap. Now you can add green restaurants to a shared map to earn badges.

This shrine to Italian food must be experienced, but try to get there early. (And if they have the spinach ravioli in a lemon butter sauce, be sure to order it.

The table might be going away, but the family dinner can’t be disappear with it.

Tired of quizzing your waiter about where your seafood comes from? Here's a website and other tools that can help with your restaurant research before you go.

Fresh and delicious, the ice cream from this popular Old City, Philadelphia store is worth the wait.

Earth911 is hosting a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts to encourage everyone to make eco-friendly choices during the holiday season. You're invited!