Reality can never be perfectly simulated if you take into consideration quantum complexity.

Now that oil is trading for half of what it was last summer, will investors want to put their money into alternative energy sources? We look at the data.

New study shows that nearly half the investment managers from some of the world's largest funds don’t consider climate change an important factor when making

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.

As the president leapfrogs from India to Indonesia to Seoul, he's making deals on green energy in the hopes of curbing climate change.

Test your knowledge of where products come from and find out if you're a savvy consumer by taking this Made in the USA quiz.

You pay only shipping for a set of 15 organic, fair trade chocolates and educational cards that your kids can give out to visitors.

Pants to Poverty's ruched panties promise fair trade premiums for cotton farmers and workers -- and slimmer-looking derrieres for wearers.

Can drinking coffee reduce your carbon footprint? Tiny Footprint Coffee claims it roasts the world's first carbon-negative coffee.

May 14, 2011, is Stamp Out Hunger Day and World Fair Trade Day. It's one of those occasions when you can do some good for other people while you're still in you

Stock up on Endangered Species chocolate — just 49 cents for full-size candy bars.

Some experts are predicting that you may have to spend more on chocolate in the future. Here are some things to consider.

This Fair Trade certified vodka made from South American quinoa helps keep 1200 small independent farmers investing in their futures.

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

Study finds that mountain gorillas numbers are increasing, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Studying odd couple animal friendships can help researchers learn what goes into normal human relationships.

It's been 5 years since the West Virginia northern flying squirrel came off the Endangered Species List, and the recovery rate is encouraging.

Now you know when you spent $6.38 cents and 48% of your daily calories on a breakfast at Burgerville.

From people to gadgets to gardens to food, here’s what I liked best in 2010.

In less than 2 minutes a day, you'll learn 101 (no, make that 202) things about Philadelphia that the tourism company wishes you knew.

A new survey reveals that overall, nearly 70 percent of U.S. consumers purchase green products or services.

A food cart that uses real food ingredients like grass-fed beef, tallow and coconut milk is a winner in this household.

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

It’s been fun to explore the gluten-free world in Portland, Oregon. Here are some of my favorite finds so far.

Tomorrow's homeowners may print out everything from utensils to furniture with 3D printers — and they may not even need to buy raw materials. Instead, they co

Watson will help doctors diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Modern electronic controls help make science-fiction visions like the Hiriko Fold possible. It's an Explorer-sized electric car pod that folds to fit into a thi

The 300-foot-long (92.2-meter-long) Viking Lady is set to get a battery pack, which will turn the supply vessel into a hybrid ship with technology similar to th

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.

Pantech's new phone will be available from AT&T on October 7, 2012.

The sun-powered plane Solar Impulse demonstrates the vast potential for renewable energy after successfully setting the distance record for solar aviation.

From Wattio to the Soccket ball and more, crowdfunding sites Kickstarter and Indiegogo helped these startups find fundraising success.

Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors.

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.

Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past.

The FoldScope will bring microscopes to the masses and revolutionize health care around the world.

Physicists have gotten a first look at the way electrons spin in a tiny diamond wire, and it could mean big things for computer technology.

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.

When you can’t properly chew or shallow, eating can be a chore, but specialty created food can help.

Amazon continues to look for new ways to deliver things to customers even faster.

Kentucky residents and wildlife benefit from improved water quality with the dam removed in the Green River.

A factory ghost caused 3,000 garment workers to riot in Bangladesh. The workers' behavior is called mass hysteria

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.

The tongue-in-cheek campaign, courtesy of 350.org, proposes naming storms after climate change deniers.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

The gender-neutral naming trend is spurred in part by parents who want to avoid assigning gender roles to their children at birth.

What a four-day school week in Colorado means for the families that rely on school for childcare.

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

9-year-old Anaya Ellick is the proud recent winner of the Nicholas Maxim national handwriting contest. A remarkable feat, given that she doesn't have hands.