The new towers collect much more sunlight during the mornings, evenings and all days of the year regardless of clouds or shadows

A light-emitting diode (LED) developed at MIT operates at 230-percent efficiency. That's not a typo. LEDs will provide 70 percent of the world's general lightin

There are many reasons to recycle electronics, including copper, steel, gold, silver. The wiring in some older desk tops may yield up to 5 pounds of copper.

Today's technology allows us to look deep into what was previously invisible, revolutionizing our understanding of microorganisms.

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.

An unstoppable smart home start-up faces its first major bump in the road: Safety concerns over the Nest Protect smoke detector's 'Nest Wave' function.

Almost everything we use runs on direct current, so why are our houses still wired for alternating current?

Daniel Ballou separates the working parts from the heavy parts to make a speaker system out of concrete blocks.

RGB-type LED bulbs like the Philips Hue give you a lot of control and they're a lot of fun, too.

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

Greenpeace reports what the world's leading consumer electronics companies are doing to address their environmental impacts.

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.

Even though native bees don't produce honey, they're incredibly important, says author Paige Embry. She explains how to help them in "Our Native Bees."

A video capturing the screech-filled feud has gone viral.

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

A wildlife corridor in Brazil's Atlantic Forest will help animals like the golden lion tamarin thrive in its preferred environment.

Pando, the world's largest-known organism, is dying. But there might still be time to save this wonder of nature.

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.

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.

Video: Join Farmer D as he checks out the farmer's market in Savannah, GA.

Obama chooses Portuguese water dog for the White House. Finally. Now, let's go turn the presidential pooch green.

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

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, the health food store staple with confounding labeling, has been a green home fixture for over 60 years.

Do you spend more time in the kitchen during the holidays? If so, opt for uniquely designed, versatile tea and dish towels instead of paper towels.

Cozy up over the holidays with one of these seven throw blankets for around the house made from a variety natural and renewable fibers.

A testing lab finds genetically modified cotton in H&M and other European brands' eco-friendly lines.

Find out if organic hair dye stacks up with our fashion and beauty correspondent, Jolene Eyre.

The Organic Cotton Percale Bedding from Gaiam takes a few washes to soften up, but then settles into being a wonderfully comfortable set of sheets.

Try these not-too-sweet organic thirst quenchers to stay cool in hot weather.

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!

These chips delicious and include a bevy of healthy ingredients too!

Websites that end with .organic will go through a verification process before they can go live.

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

The FDA says kratom acts like an opioid and warns against using the popular supplement.

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

There are lots of causes for sleepless nights, but it helps to know if it's insomnia or not. Thankfully, there are natural ways to get back on track.

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.

Taking fish antibiotics instead of human drugs is a creative solution when money is tight, but it could lead to dangerous consequences.

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

Why drive when you can dehydrate? Discover the fruit dehydrator you already own. It's parked on your street.

Eight of Esquire's top 20 new restaurants of 2010 emphasize local and sustainable foods.

Traveling in the states this summer? You’ll want to follow this Facebook page to help you find farm-to-table restaurants all over the country.

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.

When you want a good, sustainable, quick burger and fries, the Shake Shack is a great option. The Shake Shack is a growing chain of restaurants that started as

A new, keyboard-wielding mafia wants discounts, free stuff and preferential treatment in exchange for good reviews.

Vegetarians usually have to opt for salads or bean burritos at fast food restaurants. That’s changing as restaurants realize the demand for meatless options.

Ideas to green a white attire dinner that is all the rage.