From sustainability as a means of innovation to envisioning a prosperous, peaceful future free of oil, coal and nuclear energy, these five books are taking care

President Obama calls on Congress to end the oil industry subsidies.

Danielle Fong was only 19 years old when she founded a technology company with the goal of perfecting green energy storage and utilization.

A new system created by a French energy firm heats about 6 million square feet of office space, creating no emissions in the process.

The USNS Henry J. Kaiser is carrying 900,000 gallons of biofuel blended with petroleum for evaluation and testing.

What if dilithium crystals were an alternative energy solution? Here are 7 fictional energy sources.

If solar panels are out of your realm of possibility, you still have alternatives to coal and other fossil fuels.

These high-tech devices work in decidedly unexpected ways, often converting human energy into electricity.

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'

Whether they were based on the real thing or imagined, we welcomed these bears into our homes with abandon.

Here are the films to catch at the country's largest environmental film fest — including one about making saké and the tragic industry of trophy hunting.

Physicist Kenneth Libbrecht, a leading expert on snowflake formation, is proud to have added scientific accuracy to Disney's hit animated musical.

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

With money from the government to spend on culture, Italian teens have another reason to celebrate their milestone 18th birthday.

Pixar has sprinkled references to all its movies throughout its films.

Tatooine, a desert planet in 'Star Wars,' may have a real-life analogue 1,000 light-years away.

In the documentary "One Big Home," carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explores the trophy homes and "starter castles" of Martha's Vineyard.

After scouring the world, producers of the new film settled on Italy's famed Amalfi Coast as the setting for the fictional island of Themyscira.

Christine Ren's "Silent Killers" uses stunning visuals to draw attention to a net-buyback program to keep our seas cleaner for wildlife.

The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise.

Gary Fisher, the dog owned by late actress Carrie Fisher, perked up every time Leia spoke.

From adorable porgs to crystalline foxes, the otherworld species of 'The Last Jedi' have roots here on Earth.

Anecdotal social media posts suggest that the Marvel blockbuster 'Black Panther' is spurring folks to adopt black cats.

There can be both positive and negative effects of drinking coffee on a regular basis.

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.

The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course.

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.

Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles.

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.

Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project.

Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact.

The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production.

Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth.

Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.'

What better place for the Swedish furniture emporium to acquire its biggest global clean energy investment than the Lone Star State?

Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer.

A Pink Floyd soundtrack is not included with Studio Roosegaarde's newest environmental-themed light installation.

After using the bathroom, 95 percent of people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria.

Utilizing her 18 years of military experience, U.S. Air Force veteran Angela Cody-Rouget started a professional service to help people become organized.

Is getting shiny kitchen and bathroom fixtures really as easy as rubbing a fresh lemon on them? Our food blogger finds out.

Keep the pets but ditch the mess with this handy guide.

This simple chore can lead to happiness and better sleep, so why not give it a shot?

From loading the dishwasher incorrectly to making your bed in the morning, these everyday errors can lead to a mighty mess.

From sticky to stainy, here's what you need to clean festive messes.

Most national food days seem arbitrary, but this one makes sense. You're going to need a clean fridge to prepare for all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

Handling small tasks immediately can boost well-being and reduce stress.

Using a kitchen towel for many uses can spread E. coli and get your family sick.

The Reddit guessing game Fridge Detective peeks inside people's refrigerators for clues, and it may remind you of the mess in your own.