Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising.

Research says they not only improve your mood, but also your ability to concentrate.

Paper can be reprinted up to 80 times, greatly reducing the waste associated with inkjet printing.

The World1 computer program at MIT considered a range of factors and predicted the world might collapse in 2040. So far, it has been right.

Have you considered the impact of your purchasing decisions? That's what I've been doing — again.

Restaurants tap into the community supported agriculture model.

Yes, the burger at this seasonal and local restaurant is everything it's hyped to be.

Director/explorer utilized new thumb-sized 1080p cameras to capture 3-D video from the deepest point on earth.

Pavement that acts as an air purifier could help cities consume their own pollution.

Updated standards for furnaces and furnace fans, combined, could save consumers roughly $37 billion over three decades.

A neighbor called the police on a Chicago mom for letting her 8-year-old walk the dog alone.

Feeling wheezy after buying a new sofa? Struggling with cat pee smell? Not to worry, your air-purifying hardwood flooring should take care of it.

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.

Health officials have identified a 'very strong culprit' for the devastating sickness linked to e-cigarettes.

While much smaller than the Yellowstone River oil spill, a newly discovered spill is raising eyebrows because it went unreported for a month.

Should we be worried, or is it OK to keep drinking (for now)?

Cristina Mittermeier discusses the modern movement of conservation photography in an interview.

The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests.

Intriguing features photographed by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity probably don't have a biological origin, mission team members say.

Having conquered both the moon and Cupertino, Sir Norman Foster eyes the Red Planet.

The massive Mars colony simulation located in the Dubai desert will be designed by Danish architect Bjake Ingels.

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the colorful anomaly while surveying a 'field of dunes' on the red planet.

See the stunning images captured over 15 years by the European Space Agency's Mars Express in this beautiful greatest hits montage.

Eco at the Oscars, TV dogs, elephants and 'Sharks'.

From animals and architecture to treasures and wild weather, these are the shows we’ll be watching this month.

Accolade recognizes Turner's 'remarkable commitment to protect and preserve our natural world.'

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.

Media mogul offers to lobby at no charge in support of wind power.

Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest.

Comedians Tripp and Tyler have envisioned a funny — and much more accurate — Facebook movie of their own.

A random YouTube video leads to the reunion of two sisters who grew up 5,000 miles apart.

Thanks to the power of social media, Chester the pit bull spent his first Easter with his new family.

As homelessness woes mount in the city, one big-hearted solution is squashed.

Eclipse glasses distributed to the homeless, plus where to donate your old eclipse glasses if you don't plan on reusing them.

Housing charity New Story teams with 3-D printing startup ICON to fabricate 100 affordable and innovative abodes in El Salvador.

Many organizations are accepting donations for California wildfire victims and first responders, making it easy for you to help.

UC Davis vets and engineers designed a mask and cast exclusively for Loca, a Staffordshire bull terrier severely injured by another dog.

A great pied hornbill at Jurong Bird Park developed cancer, and doctors used 3D printing to make a prosthetic casque for it.

On Monday thousands of Americans will march the streets of Washington, DC to protest against coal and the damage it causes our environment and society.

Movie star Darryl Hannah and NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen were arrested along with dozens of others after blocking access to a coal facility.

Here are 14 of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

After every attempt to catch an otter fails, officials are forced to move the fish out of a Vancouver pond.

New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels.

In an attempt to appease Iowa corn farmers, the sometime-frontrunner mires himself in controversy.

Local Motors uses tech, crowdsourcing and design contests to create tomorrow's autos today.

SwimCity is a housing concept for young Swedes who don't mind donning goggles or hopping in a canoe as part of their commute.

Honestly, it would be a touch difficult to hit the books on a campus this wildly verdant.

A solar-powered home that can charge a car is one thing. But what if power flowed the other way, as well?

The Design Museum's recognition of IKEA's Better Shelter for refugees couldn't come at a more appropriate time.

From the venerable, eco-conscious publisher comes a new place to find great gifts, fairly made jewelry and sustainable fashion.