Pink slime is said to recover 10 to 12 pounds of edible lean beef from every animal and save another 1.5 million animals from slaughter, but does that diminish

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

Are think tanks actually thinking or are they merely pawns of a bigger agenda? A recent study has a fascinating answer.

Video from Al Gore's speech yesterday at the Copenhagen climate talks.

NGO's furious over new draft agreement and a radical reduction of badges at the Bella Center. Only 300 delegates will now be allowed in.

It's the season for global warming meetings. Will this year be any different?

NGO leader Kelly Rigg weighs in on the climate movement in the U.S. vs. China and what is needed to make a shift.

The U.S. has become the pre-eminent blocker to this year's UN climate negotiations, but new scientific analysis and a growing civil society movement could force

Weather Channel's futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of the U.N. Climate Summit.

There's an exciting new trend among higher education institutions: going green, and then going greener. Many have far exceeded LEED requirements for environment

Need climate change data defined in simpler terms? It doesn't get any easier to understand than this.

Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch.

Pot growers have traditionally had a negative impact on the environment — but that may be about to change.

Just when you thought energy-efficient light bulb uprisings were a thing of the past, the DOE is now powerless when it comes to enforcing efficiency standards.

Unlike incandescent 3-way bulbs that really only have 2 levels of brightness, the 3-way Cree LED boats a trio of brightness levels you can actually see.

Here's hoping that Thomas Edison is rolling over in his grave ... with laughter.

Described as a 'portable center piece,' Philips newest smart LED is a super-versatile mood-setter.

The shoelace Bluelace Project reached its $25,000 Kickstarter goal in a mere 10 hours.

Nakefit enters the minimalist footwear game with tear-proof, stick-on soles that let you go barefoot without the risk of cuts.

A Danish company has developed space-age skivvies that you can wear for weeks.

Godwin feels just as comfortable rock climbing a couple hundred feet off the deck as he does in a video editing suite. Meet this digital-friendly adventurer and

What the founder and CEO of Honest Tea thinks about being partners with Coca-Cola, how socially responsible investing has influenced his company, and how he got

Marketing guru Seth Godin talks about the marketing of global warming, the future of publishing, and what's going to happen when the entire world buys a car.

The man behind the Hunter Angler Gardener Cook blog wants to pass along his knowledge so others can discover the edible foods all around them.

John Rooks spoke at TEDxDirigo about the need for businesses to be authentically green. Read more about his ideas and why he loves the state of Maine.

With her delicious and healthy products in the store, Mary Waldner shares her rise to success, how she eats at home, and advice to us all in how to enjoy a heal

Deadlier than Glenn Close with a kitchen knife, light's 'fatal attraction' kills millions of birds each year.

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

It is one thing to go cashless, and it is altogether another thing to have no money.

Not all so-called green home gadgets are as green as you think. What to do? Play a game of Inspector Green Gadget.

Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, WWF, Sierra Club -- are the biggest environmental NGO's losing credibility by receiving funds from major corpora

Going my way? A new service helps commuters and travelers HitchARideNow.

How can I make my 50-mile daily commute more eco-friendly? Use the cruise control, properly inflate your tires and don't use your air-conditioning.

North America's only real high-speed train first hit the rails in 1970. An unearthed video from its launch is a reminder of the can-do energy of that 'Mad Men'

Android and iOS users alike will benefit from a redesigned Google Maps app that will include ratings, deals and an incident reporting feature.

The self-driving car won't just change the way we get around; it could also change the way we live and design our cities.

About 50 million Americans don't have paid sick leave, but there are numerous benefits when employers offer it.

Tapping on a keyboard all day isn't the only way to make a living.

From saving dogs to cleaning up plastic, these were the stories that revealed some of the good happening in the world.

Learn how kids in Ghana are turning their youthful energy into power for their whole community.

Keep seniors in your family and your community in the loop by helping them get connected online.

One Doodle 4 Google contest winner will earn $30K in college scholarships plus $50K for their school.

Lego's new set features a paleontologist, an astronomer and a chemist — all of them female.

Skip the plastic toys and try these creative ideas.

Grist's David Roberts thinks Annie Leonard doesn't really understand the real Story of Cap & Trade.

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.

Despite her best attempts, Gov. Susana Martinez can't keep environmental regulations from becoming law.

With National Bike Month just around the corner, behold 10 cycle-centric items for around the house ranging from bowls to wall-mounted bottle openers.

Are you (or is your baby) heading off to college soon? Consider these 12 unique and useful items

West Elm is about to get a whole lot more crafty with the launch of a new initiative that involves a significant financial commitment to handcrafted products.