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

A new study says commuting to work by car may be far more harmful to your health than previously believed.

China's most polluted cities have made strides in reducing air pollution, but there's still work to be done.

Falling levels of air pollution have resulted in a drop in California's dense tule fog.

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.

Re-wilding nature is always controversial, as evidenced by the conflicting views in North Carolina over the reintroduction of the red wolf.

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

Researchers have launched a mission to find the Javan fishing cat, the rarest cat in the world.

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

The sun, like many stars, may be a binary, meaning it could have a mass-extinction-causing 'brother.'

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

Humans have driven almost 600 plant species extinct since 1750s and that number is likely much higher.

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Vodka infused with pistachio shells adds nutty savoriness to the kick of a classic mule.

Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex

In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system.

An analysis of dozens of pyroclastic ash deposits suggests that Mercury had an long history explosive volcanism.

Let's see how well you know your own species' family tree.

National Park and Earth Week are right around the corner — see how much you know about our nation's protected areas.

It's time for some healthy change. Here are some fundamental truths you need to know about diet, exercise and other wellness goals.

When the going gets tough, some animals get going — to bed. Take our hibernation quiz to see how much you know.

Every two years, the National Science Foundation asks 10 questions to see how much Americans know about science.

Venture capitalists, energy researchers and policy makers gather for first time in New Mexico.

UPDATE: Van Jones clears up the 'green czar' buzz.

Actor joins fight against the Keystone XL pipeline, a route connecting the tar sands in Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico.

Harish Hande launched his solar company to dispel the myth that renewable energy was too expensive for poor people. The West could learn something from him.

Japan's plan to wean off nuclear power could help lead a global push toward cleaner, more efficient civilization, says U.S. energy guru Amory Lovins.

If fracking techniques pollute water supplies, what will happen to beer production?

From Buckingham Palace to the BBC, British institutions are putting the kibosh on single-use plastic.

Although new on the Indian retail scene, Ikea already has big plans to alleviate one of the country's largest environmental ills.

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.

Are the days of 'Star Wars'-type droids upon us? Israeli researchers host a tournament to see who can create a robot with the most human handshake.

Electronic waste recycling firm CloudBlue is now an e-Stewards Certified facility.

The Tea Party and a few others don't like the idea of 'Big Brother' monitoring our electricity usage.

The ultrathin New Apple MacBook laptop has been called one of the "least repairable, least recyclable" computers on the market. Sustainability was not included

Casio shows off realistic animated messages at Consumer Electronics Show

A scientific team from South Korea has just created the first bendable lithium ion battery.

A new style of tiny lithium battery that can charge wirelessly could help make cyborg grafts an imminent reality.

2014's big tech news comes early in the year with the announcement that Google plans to acquire Nest Labs for $3.2 billion in cash.

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

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

The ad, meant to highlight the environmental costs of palm oil, has touched the hearts of millions.

Refuge protectors weigh in on the shutdown's impact.

A street dog named Mera tagged along with a expedition and climbed 23,389-foot Baruntse, a mountain in Nepal.

Alaska professor discusses why the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should not be opened for oil drilling.

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

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

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your boudoir with stylish sheets made from organic cotton.

Journalist Heather Rogers maintains that we can't buy our way out of the crisis our planet is experiencing.

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