Bakersfield firefighters pull an unresponsive pup from a fire and use a specialized animal oxygen mask to revive him.

Scientists have found a 'world-class' helium gas field in East Africa. That's a big deal, and not just because squeaky voices are funny.

To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation.

The Ozark chinquapin tree was believed to have been wiped out by blight, but it has slowly resurfaced.

Massey Energy wants to rip down Coal River Mountain in West Virginia to get at the coal below. Local residents need your help.

The EPA announced a plan to tighten up rules governing the environmentally destructive practice of mountaintop removal mining.

Migration forecasts developed by researchers at Cornell University help cities and building owners determine the best time to flip the switch.

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.

The company's New York headquarters is now equipped with energy-saving LED lighting.

In a refreshing departure from the norm, the developers of a LEED luxury development in Cambridge focus on amenities and sustainability with equal measure.

As Make It Right inches toward the finish line in New Orleans, the housing nonprofit unveils 5 designs that address overcrowding at Fort Peck Reservation.

Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Fueled by denatured ethanol, the EcoSmart Fire is a clean, green alternative to traditional fireplaces.

Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend.

Annual event, which encourages people around the world to power down for one hour, teams up with the cast and crew of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

Green Shipping lets businesses and individuals measure and offset the CO2 emissions of packages when using UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service.

Your car could capture and store carbon dioxide for later disposal, making it zero climate emission even without batteries.

My new bike has a lithium-charged motor that kicks in just enough added oomp to power me through hills and headwinds.

A 10-mile stretch of Los Angeles' 405 Freeway — the most heavily trafficked road in the country — was completely shut down this weekend as part of a $1 bill

You can now get a charge out of its new go-anywhere GoCharger.

Being stopped at red lights is more than just annoying; it also can be incredibly unhealthy.

More than one-third of adults in the U.S. over 45 likely suffer from chronic loneliness, but creative housing solutions like these can change those numbers.

Photographer Richard Silver captures the surreal ambience of the "blue hour" with these beautifully spliced landscape images.

Heatherwick Studio's mighty pretty design for Maggie's Centre Yorkshire resembles a cluster of massive potted plants.

At long last, Brad Pitt's green rebuilding effort thinks smaller (but just as sustainable).

Located in the rural town of Brumunddal in Norway, Mjøsa Tower nabs the title of world's tallest wooden building.

With guidance from the World Wildlife Fund, Swedish retailer IKEA uses bath towels and duvet covers to spread a message of conservation.

The elusive Bahama nuthatch was found in limited numbers on the island Grand Bahama amid concerns it had been wiped out in 2016.

19 of the 450 remaining whales died from 2017-2018, pushing the species even closer to the edge of extinction.

Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay.

Companies looking to be more humane are trying out a gassing method instead of electric shock.

A roundup of some of the weirdest — or shall we call them unique? — sleeping bags out there.

When you buy these presents, stocking stuffers and hostess gifts, you're also giving to charity.

Tips from people who are really great at giving the best gifts that the rest of us need to read.

These gift ideas are perfect for the people in your life who love nature and the great outdoors.

The incredibly fuel-efficient Bright Idea isn't aimed at jam band fans who follow Phish: It's targeting fleet customers like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay and Cox Commun

Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth.

As the Senate takes up the climate bill (maybe), activists need to point Americans away from lies and despair, toward inspiration and opportunity.

In a new study, physicians predicted about 55 percent of patients would be "likely" or "very likely" to follow their recommendations for losing weight, eating h

Both environmentalists and U.N. officials agree ... COP15 was a 'failure.' But the 'Copenhagen Accord,' though flawed could mark the messy beginnings of a post-

Video clips from the great Copenhagen march for the climate.

As governments struggle to solve the climate change crisis, who's stepping up?

In the face of the global challenge of climate change, our responses too often involve doing Much Too Little or thinking Way Too Big. The real key is to start a

The tiny desert kingdom has an outsized appetite for fossil fuels, making it an awkward place to host international climate change negotiations.

A National Geographic Kids book teaches all about the “Human Footprint.”

By studying particles on the ocean floor, scientists conclude that Earth supports one-third less life than originally thought.

Meet Visualight, a WiFi-enabled LED bulb that visualizes data as colored light. In other words, when a recent crush messages you on Facebook, the lights in your

In commemoration of National Energy Action Month, our friends at Cree share an infographic highlighting the energy-saving prowess of LED lighting.

NASA will replace the ISS's fluorescent bulbs with an array of LEDs

The NanoLight, a new Kickstarter-funded 12-watt LED bulb, eschews fancy-schmancy smart capabilities and instead focuses on groundbreaking energy savings.