From what you eat to where you eat it, here's how to help the planet on your lunch break.

Palm oil's effect on the environment and the people directly and indirectly involved with its creation is detrimental. Here are some of the issues.

The Environmental Voter Project has a plan to awaken a sleeping giant in American politics.

When you're out on the trail, a little etiquette can take you a long way.

One Israeli winery wants to highlight Tu Bishvat, an environmentally focused holiday, so everyone can celebrate.

These tips will help you make a trip to any type of grocery store as zero-waste as possible.

Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to stress you out or stretch your budget. Learn how to be kind to the earth while also enjoying life.

NRDC founder John H. Adams details the history of the environmental nonprofit -- and the modern environmental movement.

In a goofy, profane, self-mocking rap video, a handful of young Australian climate scientists preach an inconvenient truth: There are two few scientists at the

Taiwan-based NMA.tv, famous for its satiric animations, releases a new video about Canada's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol.

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.

Environmental scientist Amy Luers warns that a cultural shift to our approach to emissions and climate mitigation requires a broad, long-term view. Tying the is

After 46 years at the space agency, one of America's most famous climate scientists will now focus on rallying support for the fight against climate change.

Global warming will march on regardless, argues writer Sami Grover. Maybe it's time to get more ambitious in our response.

President Barack Obama will announce a comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a highly anticipated speech today.

Southern Asia, western Europe and southern Australia are among the areas at most risk.

Crunching the numbers yields dividends, like a calculator that can measure the green score of electric cars anywhere in the country.

The new U.S. plan to limit power plant emissions is 645 pages long. Here's what you need to know.

President Obama's power plant plan has gotten plenty of blowback from coal-state politicians, but it's popular with Americans.

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.

If things like saved lives and prevented illnesses have a dollar value, efforts to stabilize the climate might pay for themselves, two studies find.

Environmental org's 'Night of Comedy' brings laughter amidst a changing political landscape and growing concern over the impact of climate change.

In a surprise announcement, Earth's two largest economies revealed a game-changing agreement to cut carbon emissions.

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.

The new U.N. climate agreement is being called 'a monumental triumph' and 'a turning point for the world.' Here are a few key points to keep in mind.

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.

Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not.

Government officials in Dubai give new meaning to the phrase worth your weight in gold.

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.

Dietitians weigh in on counting net carbs: A useful dieting tool or just another food fad?

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

Tattoo may provide an inexpensive and noninvasive method for testing blood sugar levels, without the finger prick.

The Fountain of Youth in pill form? 'Miracle' drug that could make us all centenarians is set to begin human trials.

Babies born via scheduled C-section were more likely to develop asthma and diabetes.

The American Heart Association wants parents to keep the added sugar in children's diets to less than 25 grams a day. Here's why and how to do it.

Nearly half of all air pollutants exceed breathable levels and they often have a dangerous impact on our health.

Would you live in Facebookville? The company's $120 million housing community might just bring the old “company town” concept back into fashion.

Former Facebook exec and sister of Facebook founder shares her tips on unplugging from our digital lives.

With a donation of $970 million, the Facebook co-founder has become the country's top philanthropist for 2013.

The boy who eats lunch alone in the school office everyday because no one will sit with him now has more than 1.2 million likes on his Facebook birthday page.

Facebook tops the list of the country's best companies for internships.

Facebook is in talks to buy a drone company that manufactures ultra-lightweight, solar-powered planes.

New research finds some surprising reasons that people air all of that drama on Facebook.

For every cat photo or video you post on social media using the #MyGreatCat hashtag, Purina Pro Plan will donate a pound of food to feline rescue groups.

The Internet and social media are changing how we think about privacy. When it comes to regulation, Europe and America have very different approaches.

The '99 Days of Freedom' project has launched an experiment promoting happiness by helping users give up the social networking site.

I caved and took the foodie quiz. Good news: I get to keep my job.

If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down.