While the debate is ongoing, there are humane alternatives to killing a lobster besides boiling.

In 2015, Albuquerque launched an innovative program aimed at helping the area's homeless. Instead of ticketing panhandlers, city officials offered them jobs.

We've given far too much of our lives to Facebook to give up on the relationship now.

Julie Marburger paints a dim picture of the American classroom.

Scientists devise a BS calculator to identify the world's biggest liars.

A new study suggests people who deliver bad news are never seen as innocent.

Why didn't someone think of this before?

Rich Horner went diving in Manta Point, off the coast of Bali, and found a world of plastics waiting for him.

New study finds microplastics in the most popular brands of bottled water, but experts are unclear on the risks.

Chemists at Colorado State University think they've found a polymer that's similar to plastic and can be easily manufactured and recycled.

The South American nation joins 50 other countries taking steps to reduce plastic waste and pollution.

Drinking straws are one item that's days are numbered as Ikea vows to eliminate throwaway plastic products from its product range and in-store eateries.

As the ban the plastic straw movement grows, we need to make sure those who really need them have access.

Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer at the University of Hawai'i discovered that plastic bags are contributing to global warming by giving off methane.

The Dutch do it again with a new cycling path in the northeastern city of Zwolle that's made from old plastic bottles and packaging.

Why are regular citizens doing the work that should be done by the companies that make the disposables?

Endurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans.

A community rallied to find a coyote trapped in plastic in the middle of a snowstorm.

You won’t recognize all the names from Time’s list of people that most affect our world, but you’ll want to get to know them.

The Deepwater Horizon is set to surpass the Exxon Valdez spill as the worst oil disaster in U.S. history. The EPA, the Coast Guard and Dept. of Homeland Securit

Republicans are licking their chops about questioning the EPA administrator, but recent history shows that may be exactly what she wants.

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood are just two of the great speakers scheduled for this year’s green jobs conference.

The EPA will continue to draw fire, but the veto weapon should protect the agency as long as Obama is in the White House.

The GOP is treating the EPA chief like a human punching bag — but she can strike back.

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson delivered the opening keynote at the 2011 Good Jobs Green jobs conference.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is responsible for creating or saving one million green jobs.

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Austan Goolsbee is seeking feedback from small business owners and entrepreneurs.

President Obama joined CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee at the "Winning the Future" Forum on Small Business in Cleveland.

With budget cuts come consequences. It looks like the emerging clean energy industry could take a big hit.

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.

Critics of renewable energy are obsessed with the costs and practicalities of cleantech right this instant. Visitors to Silicon Valley in the 1970s didn't see t

Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he

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.

Alternative energy sources that are cost-competitive with fossil fuels may be closer to fruition than previously thought. Recent studies from global leaders in

A special coating could dramatically improve the percentage of energy that can be harvested from solar cells by splitting photons in two.

NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant.

British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel.

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.

Billionaire philanthropist says he's 'doubling down' on efforts to reduce carbon emissions and replace half the nation's coal fleet with clean energy by 2017.

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.

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

You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?

Botanophobics may want to avert their eyes.

The compelling documentary 'Babushkas of Chernobyl' offers a haunting and beautiful picture of life in a disaster area thought lost to humanity.

After two years of fighting for permission to build along the city's waterfront, Lucas says he's pivoting back to California.

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