The Department of Energy announced $5 million in funding for five wind energy projects.

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy awards $57 million to 33 small business projects.

Job-creating grants are making their way to a swing state near you!

Learn how solar panels convert the sun’s rays into energy in this DOE video.

Turbine sites in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia identified as prime parcels for projects.

Some number crunching based on the new 2009 Lawrence Livermore Labs analysis of U.S. energy use reveals that individuals (versus businesses) are responsible for

The federal government and private lenders team up on a new green home improvement program, but it comes with a few strings attached.

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in

The U.S. Department of Energy will provide more than $11 million to support eight geothermal energy projects.

The solar company's collapse has electrified many critics of President Obama. But what does it say about the sustainability of U.S. solar power overall?

Solyndra's public and highly controversial bankruptcy filing is affecting other solar projects.

In a rare move, Republicans on a House panel vote to subpoena White House documents related to the failed solar power company.

A new analysis reveals that greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 surpassed even the worst-case scenario envisioned by scientists four years ago.

Republicans in Congress have delayed part of a 2007 law that would require U.S. light bulbs to be more energy-efficient, scoring a symbolic victory.

Breaking from many in her party, Alaska's Lisa Murkowski says 'there is a role' for the federal loan program that financed the now-bankrupt solar firm.

The live Twitter chat will begin on June 27 at 1pm EDT.

The College's partnership with Decorah, Iowa is featured in this DOE video.

A walnut farmer in California uses walnut shells and husk waste to create fuel to power his farm.

The Berkeley-trained, Nobel-winning physicist is planning a return to academia as well as California, but says he'll stay on at the DOE for a few more weeks.

Some of the nation's most recognized brands are joining the Department of Energy's Workplace Charging Challenge.

In his first week on the job, new U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz makes it clear he sees 'no ambiguity' about the scientific consensus on global warming.

Meteorologists predict a mostly normal 2019 hurricane season, but that doesn't mean there's no danger.

Giving human names to hurricanes may seem odd, but it's part of a major shift in our relationship with tropical cyclones over the past 60 years.

The wild horses of the Outer Banks in North Carolina have been riding out storms for centuries.

When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs.

Growing food isn't about green-thumbing our nose at Mother Nature; it's about knowing her well enough to enlist her assistance.

Pearl Fryar has no horticultural training but his talent is apparent in the 300 sculptures at Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville, S.C.

Ever wondered what different types of caterpillars look like before they transform into butterflies? Here are 10 instagram-worthy before-and-after photos

When flowers start to dry up and die, bees struggle to find nectar and pollen. Here are some signs of nectar death and what you can do to help.

A hybrid that would be cold-hardy and suitable for outdoor planting may be available for home landscapes in a few years.

You can help save amphibians in your neighborhood by creating an appealing backyard oasis for them.

From too much shade to drainage issues and HOA rules, a green lawn may be easier said than done. But it doesn't have to be.

Moss may seem insignificant, but there are so many unique traits that make this plant important to the ecosystem.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.

Leaf blowers are a powerful way to get leaves out of your lawn, but they contribute to both air and noise pollution.

I didn't realize what a dead zone the lawn is until I lived in a meadow.

Building a fence involves more than measuring materials and digging. It's a lot of research and communication.

The rhyme "leaves of three, let it be" could describe a lot of plants, so you have to know what to look for to identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

You can create a haven for birds and other creatures by with native plants — and one very handy tool.

Gardener Donna Stumphf wanted to grow a few vegetables for the needy and ended up with more than 1.5 tons.

Part of the issue is succulent habitat destruction, but the bigger problem is poaching by highly organized global smuggling rings.

A soil scientist shares fun facts you never knew about soils, like how billions of organisms live in them and how many thousands of types there are.

A documentary introduces world-renowned garden designer Ryan Gainey, who was a self-taught visionary who had a distinctive style — and complex relationships.

Ecological landscape designer Jessi Bloom offers guidance in designing a yard that is healing for spirit and nature and creating sacred, meditative space.

10 tips from a horticulture specialist for keeping your warm-growing, sun-loving cacti and succulents happy and healthy this winter.

In anticipation of Obama's visit to Canada, environmentalists circulate petition to stop 'dirty oil.'

New findings show manure burns cleaner than traditional fuels, more intense hurricanes are predicted, a housing trend could cut carbon emissions and more.