Will congress study for its final exam, or will it revert to be bad habits and hope for best?

By focusing only on the utilities industry, Kerry may be able to get Republican support, but will it cost him votes in his own party?

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.

A lot has changed in American politics in the last year, and a lot has stayed the same.

The newly elected senator is having a tough time getting on committees after taking 'dead aim' at the cap-and-trade bill during the campaign season.

Tom Hassenboehler is joining the natural gas industry after years of working with the Senate's most vocal climate change denier.

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.

Newt Gingrich may be controversial, but he's also outspoken. (So at least you know where he stands.)

The latest Republican to seek the presidency has a clear environmental record.

The Texas governor has a clear environmental platform — whether you like it or not is a different story.

The Freezycup popsicle mold makes it easy to make your own frozen treats without using a bit of plastic. It's a great product, if a bit pricey.

Millennials are early adopters of new technology, would rather save and spend and feel they are more connected to their ethnic heritages than their parents.

This artisan, certified organic, Fair Trade coffee is one of the best our food blogger has had in her home.

Plan on roughing it as part of the Great American Backyard Campout later this month? Don't leave behind your flask, flashlight.

With the high season of outdoor cookery about to kick into full swing, a look at 10 petite BBQ grills that don't require a massive backyard to fire up.

Aadd a dash of homegrown design to your Fourth of July blowout with items designed and/or sold by members of the American Design Club.

Here's your guide to the green product & sustainability lables found on everything from fish to light bulbs.

Another huge honor for the mushroom insulation wizards at Ecovative Design: Scoring the top prize in the 2013 Buckminster Fuller Challenge.

In honor of American Made Matters Day, we rounded up 10 products manufactured in the U.S.

The Rainforest Alliance offers five suggestions for making Valentine’s Day traditions more earth-friendly.

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.

Since nothing quite says 'U.S.A.' like summertime grilling and imbibing, consider these entertaining must-haves from the Martha Stewart American Made Market.

The supermarket giant also committed to lowering the amount of waste it produces.

Money from the 2008 Farm Bill has been set aside specifically for organic farmers.

In this video, the author and real-food advocate talks about why the farm bill should matter to anyone who cares about food.

Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.

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

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

Virgin Spaceship Unity, set to begin test flights next month, includes a very special nod to the theoretical physicist.

Researchers analyzing social media after the speech discovered the actor's words started the largest engagement on climate change ever.

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.

The 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor teamed up with Wags and Walks and ASPCA to foster Ginger, a rescue pit bull.

These people overcame childhood illnesses and injuries to become trailblazers in their fields.

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change.

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.

Dodder vines can tap into multiple hosts, causing damage but also providing botanical wires that let host plants share valuable info.

Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived.

Before she flew back into the wild, Miss Alicia the bat met a fruit and fell in love.

A new study introduces 18 previously unknown spider species that look remarkably like pelicans.

Earth lost 39 million acres of tropical tree cover in 2017. That's like losing 40 football fields full of trees every minute for a year.

Newly discovered remains of the Antarctic king, Antarctanax shackletoni, paint a lush picture of the Antarctica of 250 million years ago.

Millions of black 'shade balls' float on the surface of reservoirs, slowing evaporation.

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.

Transition to clean energy meant to provide a proof of concept to other island nations in the Caribbean.

Yellowstone National Park closed a popular road on July 10 after geothermal heat cooked the asphalt.

The bizarre, unexplained sounds that harmed American diplomats working in Cuba may have come from the Indies short-tailed cricket.

Photographer Chris Perani painstakingly combines thousands of exposures to create each individual image.