Here's what you need to know about the overtime rules that have been put on hold and how they could affect your paycheck if they go through.

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.

The General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant receives recognition for energy efficiency measures.

"American Wasteland" author Jonathan Bloom shares tips for the source reduction of food waste like shopping smarter and keeping foods visible.

California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is home to a natural desert oasis, complete with huge palm trees and gravel-bottom wading pools.

The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help get out the word when kids are in danger.

Margaret Palmer, professor of biology at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies, believes there's a better way to mine for coal than blowin

The Ivy League campus is now home to 50 LEED certified green building projects.

Buried in the 500-plus pages of the defense budget signed by President Obama on Dec. 31 is a curious provision that prohibits the Department of Defense from spe

The Salmon Cove home was built with the environment in mind.

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to certify buildings as meetin

The new certificate is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.

The home of the Chicago Bears is the first LEED-EB certified NFL stadium.

Toyota's Kansas City Regional Technical Training Center received LEED Gold certification.

The Citi branch in Union Square received LEED Platinum certification.

Study reveals that green certified homes are valued 9% higher than comparable properties.

The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program reaches a new milestone.

Tour a LEED Platinum certified denim factory. The VDS Group factory in Bangladesh received LEED Platinum certification.

The architectural design firm’s portfolio includes 20 LEED Platinum certified facilities.

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Virginia had the most amount of LEED certified space per resident in 2012.

Bosco Verticale, Milan's literal vertical forest, boasts the equivalent of 2.4 acres of richly green land.

Confused about egg carton labeling? You're not alone.

Obama spurs a wave of green political advertising ... but is it just Greenwashing(ton)?

It's tempting to see a moral tale in the emirate's financial struggles -- but that's a bit too simple.

Climate change now emerging a core issue in the fight to end poverty.

Some are wondering if the embattled media tycoon was behind the scandal that derailed the Copenhagen climate negotiations.

Thanks to Energy Star qualification, the most affordable high-quality LED on the market, the Cree LED Bulb, just got even cheaper.

Fast food and environmentalism aren't always seen as compatible. The owner of this green-built McDonald's hopes to change that.

Take a stunning journey through the night skies over Monument Valley, Trona Pinnacles and Red Rock Canyon.

This hot young scientist has created solutions to everything from helping communities survive a flood to helping his twin sisters learn how to ride their bikes.

National surveys show the public supports having more green energy. But in local elections energy is likely to take a backseat to the economy.

New Mexico senator's plan to retire creates questions for Democrats and environmentalists in 2012.

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.

We're not quite through with summer yet but it's never too early to start conquering that filthy grill and remedying those BBQ sauce-stained tablecloths.

In addition to keeping green by hitting up the bulk food bins this week, outfit your kitchen with attractive receptacles to store all those garbanzo beans.

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

Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy

The House cut funding for food stamps out of their version of the Farm Bill that goes to the Senate next. Colbert, of course, has something to say about that.

Your guide to TV and movies celebrating the planet for Earth Week 2012.

Celebrate the planet with these TV shows, movies and even a radio program.

The newest advertiser on the Glenn Beck program is using fear of an economic and societal collapse to sell heirlooms seeds.

Nurtured by the oil industry, this city has an impressive environmental presence.

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.

Maybe you’re aware of the croissant-donut mash-up, but have you heard of the Townie or the Mallomac?

Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out.

Mango is a delicious fruit that can be a pain to cut. Here's how the pros do it gto et the most fruit without hassle or harm.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

We all know there's too much plastic making its way into the environment; here's an innovative solution to a seemingly intractable problem.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.